DRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school

Author: Prosper Heri NgororaPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school

Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are returning to school as the country battles its largest Ebola outbreak, with 6,041 confirmed cases and 2,911 deaths as of August 31. In Ituri province, the epicenter of the outbreak, parents are concerned about school reopening and are asking for protective measures for their children. Dieudonne Lotsima, a father, advocates for postponing classes until an effective vaccine becomes available.

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