should have had government soldiers escorting the aid workers.
Deeply held ignorant beliefs, superstition, and backwardness will win out over science and reason every time. These people cannot be helped.
It is virtually impossible to save people from themselves if they don't want to be saved.
In many parts of Africa-hell THAT will get you killed quicker than the natives.
Should have had aid workers who weren't so stupid as to go into savage tribal areas to help ignorant and stupid people.