Parents and teachers in Congo urge delay of school resumption as Ebola outbreak rages on

Parents and teachers at the epicenter of a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Bunia, Congo, are urging authorities to delay the upcoming resumption of classes. The call for postponement comes as new infections continue to outpace ongoing containment efforts in the region.

The current health crisis is heavily centered in the eastern Ituri province, raising significant safety concerns for children and school staff as the disease spreads rapidly through the local community.