A major Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is severely impacting education for 1.8 million children, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Fear surrounding the virus and insufficient infection control measures are keeping students away from school. The outbreak, described as the largest and deadliest in the DRC’s history, is creating significant hurdles to learning in the affected regions. The NRC warns of long-term consequences if the disruptions continue. This crisis adds to existing challenges within the DRC’s education system. Urgent action is needed to protect both students and educators, and to mitigate the lasting impact on children’s futures in eastern DRC.