Converting Ebola Skeptics: Christian Leaders Mobilize Communities in Congo

Converting Ebola Skeptics: Christian Leaders Mobilize Communities in Congo

MONGBWALU, Congo — Deo Kasereka said he could pinpoint the moment he was infected with Ebola. As a catechist at the Notre Dame of Maternal Charity church in Mongbwalu, Congo, it was his job to comfort the sick, he said.

Congo Pastors Mobilize Communities in Fight Against Ebola

Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are mobilizing communities to combat the deadly Ebola outbreak. Pastors are using their influence to spread accurate information, counter myths, and encourage adherence to health protocols, playing a crucial role in an area affected by conflict and mistrust.