Congo-Kinshasa: Faith, Fear and Trust - Inside DR Congo's Fight Against Ebola - allAfrica.com

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Congo-Kinshasa: Faith, Fear and Trust - Inside DR Congo's Fight Against Ebola - allAfrica.com

In June 2026, the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has infected 381 people and killed 64. Health teams face community mistrust, with some believing the disease is caused by witchcraft. WHO has increased testing capacity to 800 daily. Dr. Marie Roseline Belizaire of WHO emphasizes integrating local beliefs.

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