Why are people attacking Ebola clinics? It revolves around trust, death and body bags

Congolese police stand guard at an Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of Congo that was attacked by local villagers. Efforts are underway to defuse the anger that has arisen from untrue rumors and mistrust of medical authorities.

In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and following burial traditions that could lead to more cases of Ebola.

(Image credit: Gradel Muyisa Mumbere)

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