Parents and teachers in Congo urge delay of school resumption as Ebola outbreak rages on
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Educational institutions in Bunia face mounting pressure to postpone reopening as the Ebola epidemic accelerates across Congo. Community stakeholders, including parents and educators, express serious concerns about student and staff safety amid rapidly escalating case numbers. Health authorities struggle to contain transmission rates, prompting calls for extended school closures until the outbreak demonstrates clear signs of decline and preventive measures are adequately implemented.
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Parents and teachers in Congo urge delay of school resumption as Ebola outbreak rages on
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Parents and teachers at the epicenter of Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak are urging authorities to delay the reopening of schools as infections continue to outpace efforts
