Schools resume classes in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers

A new academic year commenced across the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday, including within the epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak. The resumption of classes proceeded despite vocal concerns from parents and teachers regarding the potential health risks the ongoing epidemic poses to students in the region.

The return to school occurs while the country continues to grapple with a ravaging disease outbreak. Officials have moved forward with the academic calendar even as stakeholders express apprehension about the safety of children in areas most affected by the virus.