Teachers' unions demand health measures against Ebola before the school year in North Kivu

Teachers' unions in Beni, Butembo, and Lubero are demanding enhanced health measures in schools due to the resurgence of the Ebola virus, just three days before the start of the 2026-2027 school year. They are calling for the installation of thermoflash devices, handwashing stations, and isolation areas for suspected cases. Jérémie Kinyangwa, provincial president of UNECO, emphasizes that the Ebola epidemic is now the main concern for teachers and urges government and humanitarian partners to intervene.