Locals accuse pastors, traditional healers of Ebola misinformation

(Monitor) Religious leaders, witchdoctors and traditional healers in the rural settings of the district have reportedly been telling residents that they will not get infected if they continue to pray or give offerings in form of money, according to local leaders. Kyampisi Sub County chairperson, Mr Jamir Yiga said the pastors and witchdoctors are offering gullible residents and followers false miraculous powers from their gods and African spirits for protection against the highly contagious disease.