Virunga National Park, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is facing a dual threat from an Ebola outbreak and escalating violence in the region. The park's director, Emmanuel de Merode, reports that the current situation is among the worst in 30 years, exacerbated by a lack of vaccines and dwindling international aid. To combat the Ebola outbreak, the park is constructing five screening posts along key travel routes, which will help monitor and control the movement of people potentially infected with the virus. Each post, costing approximately $44,000, will include facilities for diagnosis and isolation of suspected cases. The park's rangers are also tasked with protecting the vulnerable mountain gorilla population, which is at high risk from Ebola, as past outbreaks have decimated gorilla numbers. Despite the challenges, including recent militia attacks that have resulted in ranger fatalities, efforts to safeguard both the gorillas and local communities continue, with a focus on preventing the spread of the virus beyond the region.