Schools resume classes in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers
Summary
Schools in Congo's Ebola outbreak center have reopened even though parents and teachers worry about the virus spreading to children. The Ebola outbreak has caused nearly 3,000 deaths and more than 6,000 confirmed cases since May 2026.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo began spreading rapidly in mid-May 2026.
- There have been about 6,100 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,950 deaths reported by the government.
- Schools restarted classes despite calls from teachers’ unions to delay reopening.
- Some schools, especially public ones in Ituri province, saw low attendance after reopening.
- Measures such as infrared thermometers, hand sanitizer, and hand-washing stations are being provided in some schools.
- Young children under 4 years old have the highest death rate from the outbreak, at 60%.
- The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
- Challenges to response include lack of vaccines, delayed payments to health workers, conflict, and attacks on health teams.
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