A new academic year began across Congo on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, despite concerns from parents and teachers that the Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter. ^[1] According to the latest government data, 2,950 people have been killed by the virus since mid-May among 6,100 confirmed cases as of Tuesday, September 1, 2026. ^[2] Greg Ramm, director for Save the Children in Congo, stated that many schools lack access to clean water and funding remains below target. ^[3] The union representing teachers in Ituri province called for a delay in restarting classes, but the government pressed ahead with the resumption. ^[4] The union representing teachers in Ituri province, the epicenter of the outbreak, called for a delay in restarting classes, but the government pressed ahead. ^[5]