DR Congo: Working with local faith leaders can help stop the rapid spread of Ebola

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Sources: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, Christian Aid, Islamic Relief, Tearfund The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is now the fastest spreading in history, with the death toll rising daily. Working with local faith leaders is vital to counter the misinformation and distrust that is fuelling the epidemic, and to stop it spreading further, faith charities say in a joint statement. Since being declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17