DR Congo: Ebola-awareness campaigns conducted at schools in Bunia

Schoolchildren in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo learning about the risks of Ebola transmission. Teams from the Health Ministry, UNICEF and Africa CDC have been travelling to educational institutions in the capital of Ituri province, where cases have been recorded since classes resumed in September. For us, we really enjoyed this awareness campaign because the students were so engaged. They asked questions. I think this awareness campaign will help ensure that our school remains unaffected by this epidemic. Six months after this latest Ebola outbreak was declared in the country, the deadly disease remains out of control and efforts to contain it are faltering. Cases have surpassed 11,000, with more than 5,400 deaths. In quarantine, the colon. About 40 schools have reported cases of Ebola virus disease. And at one of those schools, a teacher died of Ebola. That's why we're here. We must see how we can further raise awareness. How do you still raise awareness? Experts say children are particularly vulnerable to the virus, especially those with pre-existing conditions such as malnutrition. UNICEF says children account for 35% of deaths recorded through to the 4th of November.