In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the issue of burials is central to the management of the new Ebola outbreak affecting the country. Since bodies remain contagious even after death, burials must be carried out by specialized teams to limit the risk of infection. But securing public acceptance for these measures is a challenge as misinformation and mistrust of officials is rife in some communities.

BUNIA (AP):Authorities in north-eastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people yesterday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a…

Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the deadly outbreak to the highest…