Deadly Denial: The Ebola Outbreak's Hidden Threat The recent incident in Rwampara, DR Congo, where police fired warning shots to quell a protest over the burial of a suspected Ebola victim, highlights a critical aspect of the ongoing outbreak.
It is not just the virus itself that drives its spread, but also the social and cultural norms that exacerbate the problem.
The dispute over the burial of Eli Munongo Wangu, a local footballer, reveals entrenched resistance to safe burials in some Congolese communities.