Congo-Kinshasa: Faith, Fear and Trust - Inside DR Congo's Fight Against Ebola
[UN News] In a village in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers arrived a few days ago to help bury a person who had died from Ebola. Instead, they were threatened, told armed rebels would be called if they stayed, and forced to leave.
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, health workers attempting to safely bury an Ebola victim were met with hostility. Local residents threatened the team, warning of armed rebel intervention if they remained in the village. Consequently, the health workers were compelled to withdraw from the area.
This incident highlights the significant challenges faced by Ebola response efforts due to community mistrust and the presence of armed groups in the region.
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