How Virunga Park Protects People and Gorillas from Ebola in Eastern DRC In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where conflict and disease have ravaged communities, one of Africa's most precious natural treasures has become a crucial barrier against the spread of Ebola.
Virunga National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas, has played a critical role in containing the outbreak that has already claimed over 1,400 lives.
The park's emergency response plan is a testament to the importance of preserving natural spaces and the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.