Schoolchildren in the Democratic Republic of Congo are returning to classrooms as the country grapples with a resurgence of Ebola cases, raising alarms among health officials and parents alike. The Ministry of Education has reopened schools in several provinces, citing improved safety protocols, while community leaders warn that the virus’s unpredictable spread could jeopardize the fragile progress made in education. Experts emphasize the need for robust vaccination campaigns and heightened surveillance to protect both students and teachers, as the nation balances the urgency of learning with the imperative of public health.
Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola