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Quarterly Newsletter WCS Congo ONE HEALTH Programme May-July 2026

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August 21, 2026
Quarterly Newsletter WCS Congo ONE HEALTH Programme May-July 2026
This quarter was marked by the capacity building of 24 ecoguards from the PNNN and the PROGEPP Kabo, the monitoring of several wildlife mortalities, and awareness-raising activities with 443 people in 10 villages along the Haute-Motaba axis. The WHP also contributed to coordination and prevention mechanisms in response to health emergencies in the Congo and continued its research on zoonotic agents in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape.

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Tags: One Health, Periphery, Zoonotic


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, July 2026

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August 15, 2026
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, July 2026
In July 2026, conservation efforts in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park continued to focus on wildlife protection, community engagement, wildlife health and ecotourism development. The reopening of Wali Bai, featuring a new observation platform, represents an important step in promoting the site’s tourism potential. In Bomassa, 175 participants validated a Community Action Mini-Plan focusing on livestock farming, fishing, small businesses and service provision. Teams also strengthened the capac...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection


Lac Télé Community Reserve, May-June 2026 Newsletter

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July 21, 2026
Lac Télé Community Reserve, May-June 2026 Newsletter
Raising community awareness of wildlife legislation and zoonotic diseases, supporting cocoa farmers, capacity-building in bioacoustics, dialogue with communities and participatory governance… Find out the latest news from the Lac Télé Community Reserve in the May–June 2026 bi-monthly report

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Tags: Community conservation, Protected areas, Lac Télé Community Reserve


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, June 2026

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July 17, 2026
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, June 2026
June 2026 brought significant achievements for Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, including the birth of four elephant calves at Mbeli Bai, more than 36,000 hours of acoustic monitoring with no gunshots detected, enhanced training for tourism trackers, the completion of the new Wali Bai viewing platform, and continued progress in community development, scientific research, and conservation. This edition also highlights advances in the One Health programme, environmental education activities for schoo...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, May 2026

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June 22, 2026
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, May 2026
May continued to demonstrate the strong momentum of conservation, regional cooperation, and community engagement at Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. The Park participated in the annual Tri-National de la Sangha (TNS) technical meeting, strengthening transboundary cooperation for wildlife protection and the monitoring of community development projects. In the field, anti-poaching efforts were reinforced through MIKE (Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants) training, while research teams documen...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, April 2026

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May 26, 2026
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, April 2026
April 2026 was marked by numerous initiatives benefiting local communities. In Bomassa, 89 schoolchildren took part in an educational forest excursion to learn about the park’s biodiversity, while health campaigns, community consultations, and agricultural activities engaged hundreds of beneficiaries. At the same time, tourism development and infrastructure projects continued to advance, reinforcing the vision of Nouabalé-Ndoki as a model of conservation built on science, community well...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Community conservation, Biodiversity


The WCS is stepping up health surveillance and the prevention of zoonotic diseases in Congo

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May 22, 2026
The WCS is stepping up health surveillance and the prevention of zoonotic diseases in Congo
From February to April 2026, WCS Congo’s One Health Program continued its efforts to strengthen health surveillance, institutional collaboration, and community awareness of the risks associated with disease transmission between wildlife, domestic animals, and human populations. One of the quarter’s major achievements was the signing of a technical cooperation agreement between WCS and the Directorate General of Livestock. This partnership aims to enhance zoonotic disease surveilla...

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Tags: One Health, Forest, Zoonotic


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, march 2026

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April 17, 2026
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, march 2026
The March 2026 newsletter highlights continued progress in conservation, community engagement, and research activities at Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. Environmental education remained a priority, with school visits, Pangolin Day celebrations, and outreach activities strengthening awareness among young people about protected species and anti-poaching efforts. Community initiatives also combined health and social mobilization, including STI awareness campaigns and activities for International ...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, february 2026

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March 30, 2026
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, february 2026
February 2026 was marked by a concerning signal: a significant drop in the Ndoki River’s water level, likely linked to climate change, highlighting increasing pressure on the park’s ecosystems. On the health front, a mission from the Ouesso health district carried out large-scale tuberculosis screening and vaccination campaigns in Bomassa, with reassuring preliminary results. At the same time, 170 medical consultations were provided, confirming the park’s essential role in s...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection


Lac Télé Community Reserve, January-February 2026 Newsletter.

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March 13, 2026
Lac Télé Community Reserve, January-February 2026 Newsletter.
During the first two months of the year, the Reserve’s teams stepped up their awareness-raising activities in 14 villages, engaging 743 participants on the protection of wildlife, current legislation and the risks associated with zoonotic diseases. These discussions aim to strengthen the communities’ commitment to the sustainable management of natural resources. At the same time, local development activities are continuing with technical monitoring of cocoa plantations and nurseri...

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Tags: Community conservation, Protected areas, Lac Télé Community Reserve


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