Attacks on Ebola treatment facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are increasing as health officials warn the outbreak could worsen in both the DRC and Uganda.

Several health centers and medical tents have been stormed or set on fire by angry residents, often sparked by disputes over the handling of bodies under strict burial protocols.

Aid groups say the violence is driven by fear, mistrust, and misinformation about Ebola response practices.

Authorities stress that infected bodies remain highly contagious and must be handled by trained teams, despite cultural traditions that emphasize family involvement in funerals, Al-Jazeera has reported.

As of Saturday, nearly 180 people had died and around 800 cases had been reported, prompting tighter restrictions on gatherings and burial practices.