Parents and teachers in Congo urge delay of school resumption as Ebola outbreak rages on
Summary
Parents and teachers in eastern Congo want to delay the reopening of schools because the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province is still very active and dangerous. The outbreak has more than 5,700 confirmed cases and over 2,700 deaths, making it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak is centered in Ituri province in eastern Congo.
- There are 5,713 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,744 deaths so far.
- Schools in Congo are scheduled to reopen on September 1, 2026.
- Parents and teachers fear reopening schools could put children and staff at risk.
- Children under 4 years old have the highest death rate from this outbreak at 60%.
- The outbreak is spreading quickly due to insecurity, population movements, and a health workers’ strike.
- The virus causing this outbreak is a rare type called Bundibugyo, with no approved vaccine or treatment yet.
- The World Health Organization warns this outbreak may become worse than the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak.
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