Saving a Species One Gorilla at a Time

In This Issue
First Exams for Gorilla Orphans Baraka and Isangi
Sick Female in Rushegura Group Successfully Treated by Dr. Fred
New Communications Officer for Gorilla Doctors
Orphans Get A New Fence Thanks to Generous Donor Patsy Moler
Gorilla Doctors Hosts UC Davis Medical Residents

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On September 26, Drs. Dawn, Eddy and Martin performed the first quarantine exams on Isangi and Baraka, at 12 days and 6 days post-confiscation, respectively. Both infants were treated for lice and other parasites, vaccinated, and tested for tuberculosis. Despite their prolonged time in captivity prior to confiscation, both youngsters seem to be in good health and are adjusting well at the Senkwekwe Center. Read the Gorilla Doctors blog to find out more about these two infant Grauer's gorillas!

 

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On September 26, Ruterana, an adult female in Rushegura group in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park appeared weak, dehydrated and emaciated and her 2-week old infant was missing. Dr. Fred administered a broad-spectrum antibiotic and an anti-parasitic drug to help Ruterana, who appears to be on her way to a full recovery. Read More

 

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New Communications Officer for Gorilla Doctors

After many years of outstanding reporting and tireless dedication to gorilla conservation, Communications Officer Molly Feltner will be leaving to join Handicap International as their full-time Communications Officer in Washington, DC. Photojournalist Jess Burbridge has joined the Gorilla Doctors team and will be taking the communications reins from Molly. For more about Molly and Jess, check out Dr. Kirsten Gilardi's post on the Gorilla Doctors blog.


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When Patsy Moler got word that the mountain gorilla orphans at the Senkwekwe Center in DR Congo were escaping their enclosure - and that funding was desperately needed to construct a new electric fence - she didn't hesitate to provide the $4,000 needed to complete construction. This is just one of many generous donations that Patsy and her husband Cleve have made to help the Gorilla Doctors over the past several years and we are very grateful for their support.  Read More

 

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Last month, faculty and residents from the UC Davis Medical Center traveled to Rwanda to volunteer at Ruhengeri Hospital near our headquarters in Musanze. As part of our One Health efforts, Gorilla Doctors was pleased to host Attending Physician Dr. John Onate and residents Drs. Shruti Manglik, Gunjan Patangay and Rob Zimmerman, who helped deliver human medical care in the region by providing patient care and participating in learning exchanges with the hospital staff.

 

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