Virunga National Park
Coverage of Virunga National Park in the Nexus archive.
- WHO readies $500M to curb Ebola spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $500 million plan to curb the spread of Ebola in Africa, as confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) exceed 500. Challenges include contact tracing, patient care, misinformation, and regional conflicts, with rangers from Virunga National Park assisting in efforts. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns the Bundibugyo strain could surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak in scale without strong interventions.
- Ebola and jihadis threaten Africa’s oldest national park
Africa’s oldest national park, Virunga, faces threats from Isis-affiliated militants and the spread of Ebola. Park rangers are working to combat these challenges.
- A park famed for rare gorillas gears up to fight Ebola and protect its primates
Rangers in Virunga National Park are working to contain the Ebola virus while addressing increased conflict-related violence. The park is home to rare gorillas and other primates that they aim to protect.
- A park famed for rare gorillas gears up to fight Ebola and protect its primates
Virunga National Park, known for its rare gorillas, is addressing the Ebola threat and protecting primates as rangers manage rising conflict violence. Rangers are playing a critical role in containing the virus while dealing with increased conflict-related challenges.