Conspiracy myths threaten Ebola containment as outbreak widens in the DRC
TL;DR
As Ebola spreads in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, widespread conspiracy theories—suggesting the outbreak is fake or a bid to profit from minerals—fuel distrust and violence, hindering response efforts and endangering health workers and affected communities.
- Contagion of conspiracy theories makes Ebola epidemic harder to contain The Washington Post
- DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now? CNN
- In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water AP News
- WHO Director-General's remarks at the Virtual Ministerial Briefing on the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak – 25 May 2026 World Health Organization (WHO)
- Ebola Outbreak Could Become 'Deadliest on Record,' Aid Group Warns People.com
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