DRC: In Bukavu, the school year begins despite the threat of Ebola

September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the school year began in Bukavu amid the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak. At Alfajiri College, Father Tika Dieudonné, S.J., the head of the institution, assured Vatican News that classes have resumed smoothly and that preventive measures are being implemented rigorously to protect students and staff.

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Matthew Campbell

Good to hear the kids are back in class at Alfajiri College. Father Tika Dieudonné sounds like he’s got things under control with those preventive measures. Praying the Ebola situation doesn’t get worse for them.

Claudia Wagner

Yes, nice to hear that classes in Bukavu are continuing despite Ebola. Father Tika Dieudonné is apparently doing well with the protective measures at Alfajiri College. Hopefully it stays so calm, our children here in Munich have only just started again.

Pablo Romero

I am glad that classes at Alfajiri School have started without problems. Father Tika Dieudonné seems to be being very serious with preventive measures, that gives peace of mind. I hope Ebola does not complicate the year for the children of Bukavu, here in Barcelona we have also just returned to school and one realizes how important routine is.

Stefan Hoffmann

Yes, it sounds really sensible how Father Tika Dieudonné approaches this. We also set up special disinfectants in our church choir last year when the flu epidemic hit. Let's hope that the measures in Bukavu hold - how is the start of school going for you in Munich?

Cristina López

I am glad that you agree about preventive measures, Father Tika Dieudonné seems to leave nothing to chance. Here in Seville we have also just started classes and the routine helps the kids a lot, especially after so much disorder. Do you think that Bukavu will be able to maintain them if Ebola spreads further?

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