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Fitch: Mpox outbreak likely to impact production, consumption

Fitch Ratings predicts that in the event of a substantial increase in mpox cases in Subs-Saharan Africa, the main impact on economies would likely be on consumption and production. This is expected to raise challenges managing inflationary effects, especially if food production and logistics are significantly disrupted. The ratings agency, however, notes that rating effects would depend on severity and the longevity of the economic and fiscal impact of the virus and the availability and size of donor support. Paul Gamble, Senior Director; Sovereign Group at Fitch Ratings joins CNBC Africa for more.
Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:06 GMT

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