Gorilla Doctors

The young daughter of one of our field veterinarians drew this for her Dad - it is actually one of several she did, all of which are now proudly displayed throughout their house. 🤩 Is she a future gorilla doctor or a future graphic designer for Gorilla Doctors?! Only time will tell...wishing everyone a nice weekend.

This past Tuesday, one of our field veterinarians in Rwanda visited the mountain gorillas of Kwitonda group for a routine health check. They had the chance to observe all 21 members of the group and noted that all of them were in good visual health. Pictured (L-R): adult females Ireme and Sulubika with infant Gisubizo

When DR Congo confirmed the Ebola disease outbreak on May 15, the entire Gorilla Doctors team pivoted to protecting eastern gorillas in the wild through prevention - minimizing the risk of Ebola disease entering gorilla parks, and preparedness - being ready if Ebola disease does breach park boundaries and threatens the health of gorillas.

Our Executive Director, Dr. Sonya, was in the region at the time and has published an update on our activities.

Read her full account here: gorilladoctors.org/keeping-gorillas-healthy-during-an-ebola-outbreak

Dr. Fred visited Rushegura group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda and found the 17 group members feeding both on the ground and in the trees. During the time of the health check visit, the group was relaxed and was in good visual health. Pictured: dominant silverback Kabukojo

A couple weeks ago, Dr. Fred entered Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda to check the health of the 7 mountain gorillas in Katwe group. Comprising of 2 silverbacks, 1 blackback, 2 adult females, and 2 juveniles, Dr. Fred observed that all members of the group were in good visual health.

Happy Friday! We hope this photo of adult female Thursday and her baby brightens your day ☺️ Dr. Nelson took this photo during a health check on the mountain gorillas of Bitukura group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda on June 1. According to his observations, all 16 members of the group were in good visual health.

Dr. Fred trekked through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda for a recent health check on the mountain gorillas of Muyambi group. During the observation period, he noted that all members were in good visual health, including baby Kula (born on January 15, 2026). Pictured left-right: Silverback Muyambi, adult female Kikombe, and baby Kula

Last month, Dr. Adrien conducted multiple visits to silverback Marambo of Muhoza group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda to check on a deep cut next to his left eye. As of his most recent check-up, Marambo’s wound appears to be clean and healing well with no signs of infection. Additionally, the other 22 members of the group are in good visual health.

Last week, Dr. Gaspard checked on all 11 members of Susa group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. All members of the group were in good health! Pictured: Silverback Intorezoya

Gorilla Doctors wants to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the people working in frontline response for the current human Bundibugyo (Bun-di-BOO-joh) virus disease (commonly referred to as Ebola) outbreak impacting eastern DR Congo and Uganda.

The health and safety of our team and the gorillas we monitor is our top priority as we work closely with Ministries of Health, park partners, and key stakeholders across DR Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda to minimize the risk of disease transmission for people and eastern gorillas.

We will provide updates on our channels as appropriate and you may also consider joining our email list at www.gorilladoctors.org

If you would like to know more about Gorilla Doctors’ response efforts, we’ve published an update on on our blog: gorilladoctors.org/ebola-outbreak-2026-latest/