Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicentre despite safety concerns
Schools in Congo's Ebola epicentre have reopened despite calls from teachers and unions for a delay.
Schools in Ituri province, the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in Congo, have resumed classes. Teachers' unions had requested a delay in reopening, citing concerns from parents and educators about safety. The government proceeded with reopening despite these objections.
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Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicentre despite concerns from parents and teachers
The union representing teachers in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, had called for a delay in restarting classes, but the government pressed ahead.