30/07/2025
Great news from Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary team. For more information please visit [email protected]
To all our cherished supporters, friends, and fans of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, We are pleased to share that the annual health checks for our chimpanzees have been successfully completed this month of July 2025. This important exercise was led by Dr. Joshua Rukundo, a senior veterinarian and Executive Director of the Chimpanzee Trust, with the support of our dedicated veterinary and animal care team.
We’re happy to report that all chimpanzees were found to be in good health. According to Dr. Rukundo, both the physical examinations and laboratory test results showed no major health concerns. In contrast to previous years where some individuals required dental procedures such as extractions or fillings, this year’s findings revealed no such issues — a positive sign of improved oral and overall health.
Annual health checks are a vital part of our welfare program, ensuring each chimpanzee receives the best possible care. These checks also provide valuable learning opportunities for students and visiting professionals. This year, we were honored to be joined once again by Professor Alex Rosati, whose expertise greatly enriched the process.
We thank everyone who continues to support our mission. Your contributions make it possible for us to provide top-quality care to the amazing chimpanzees at Ngamba Island
