Marco Silva

Misinformation surrounding the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has triggered violent attacks on health workers and disrupted safe burial practices, worsening the spread of the virus. Rumors denying Ebola’s existence and mistrust fueled by longstanding regional instability have led to assaults on medical personnel, destruction of treatment centers, and resistance to safe funerals. Health officials warn that rebuilding trust within communities is now as vital as medical intervention to contain the outbreak.