Mistrust, burial traditions, and fear drive attacks on Ebola clinics in DR Congo

Summary

The article examines why communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are attacking Ebola treatment centers, focusing on deep-seated issues of mistrust toward medical workers, foreign aid organizations, and government authorities. It draws parallels to past outbreaks, highlighting how cultural practices around burial, fear of body bags, and lack of community engagement fuel suspicion and violence. The piece emphasizes that rebuilding trust is as critical as medical intervention in containing the Ebola outbreak.