Giving Digest: Protecting People, Wildlife and Frontline Rangers

Conservation Through Public Health has strengthened Ebola preparedness and wildlife surveillance in the Bwindi Conservation Area through a donation of essential equipment to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The contribution, which included infrared thermometers, smartphones, solar power banks and 450 sets of rain gear, will support health screening, ranger communication, field data collection and the monitoring of mountain gorillas and other wildlife. This thoughtful act of giving demonstrates how partnerships can simultaneously protect frontline conservation workers, safeguard visitors and strengthen the health of communities and wildlife. Read more about the donation.