Locals set Ebola clinics on FIRE and reject aid for 'magic' amid panic over 'phantom coffin that brings instant death'

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Unruly protestors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have set Ebola clinics on fire amid widespread panic over a so-called "phantom coffin" that instantly kills people.

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On Thursday, locals near Rwampara Hospital set fire to two medical tents after the family of a young man killed by the disease attempted to take his corpse from the facility "by force", local politician Luc Mambele revealed.After authorities refused to hand over the body, relatives began hurling objects at the tents, causing a blaze to break out, he said.

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The medical tents were being used by the Alliance for International Medical Action (Alima) to treat six patients, who have since been relocated to the main hospital building.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The organisation has raised the alarm over "incorrect or unconfirmed information circulating on social media and the internet", which has led to mistrust towards health authorities seeking to assist during the deadly outbreak.

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