Schools reopen in DR Congo despite rising Ebola cases

What the report says

Schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo are reopening even as Ebola cases continue to rise in parts of the country, according to Anadolu Agency Africa. Education Minister Raissa Malu said face-to-face teaching will continue where health conditions allow, and that preventive measures are being applied to reduce the risk of spread in schools.

The report places the decision in the context of ongoing public health concerns, with authorities trying to keep classes running while monitoring the outbreak. The ministry’s position suggests that reopening is being managed locally rather than through a blanket nationwide closure, reflecting an effort to balance education access with disease-control measures.

The development matters because schools can be especially vulnerable during outbreaks, both as places where infections may spread and as essential public services that governments are reluctant to suspend for long periods. In Congo, as in other countries facing Ebola, decisions about school operations often depend on the severity of transmission in a given area and the ability of health officials to enforce precautions.

Background: Ebola is a serious viral disease that has affected the DRC repeatedly over the years, and school policies during such outbreaks are often adjusted as conditions change. The article does not provide further details on the number of cases, the specific regions affected, or the exact protective steps being used.