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DRC Reopens Schools Despite Ebola, Supplies Basic Prevention

9/1/2026

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The Democratic Republic of Congo government reopened schools on September 1 for 2026-2027 despite an Ebola outbreak.
UNICEF supplied infrared thermometers, hand sanitizers and washing basins to the reopened schools.
Health workers lack PPE and rapid tests, relying on unreliable visual symptom checks.
The Ituri teachers’ union urged a delay.
Authorities began distributing thousands of Ervebo vaccine doses despite no approved treatment.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo government reopened schools on September 1 for 2026-2027 despite an Ebola outbreak.
UNICEF supplied infrared thermometers, hand sanitizers and washing basins to the reopened schools.
Health workers lack PPE and rapid tests, relying on unreliable visual symptom checks.
The Ituri teachers’ union urged a delay.
Authorities began distributing thousands of Ervebo vaccine doses despite no approved treatment.