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#185 | Revolutionizing Mountain Gorilla Conservation: The One Health Approach with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka


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In this special World Gorilla Day episode of Rewildology, host Brooke Mitchell sits down with renowned conservationist and author, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. As Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), Dr. Gladys shares her groundbreaking 'One Health' approach to gorilla conservation. The conversation spans her journey from studying gorilla parasites in 1994 to founding CTPH, which addresses both human and wildlife health to conserve mountain gorillas. Learn about her innovative projects that benefit local communities through alternative livelihoods like Gorilla Conservation Coffee, and her reflections on engaging women in conservation. This episode offers a deeper understanding of the ties between human health and wildlife conservation and provides actionable insights on how you can make a difference.

00:00 Introduction to Gorilla Conservation

00:35 Meet Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
02:30 Dr. Gladys' First Encounter with Gorillas
05:58 Challenges in Gorilla Conservation
08:46 Becoming Uganda's First Wildlife Veterinarian
13:00 The Scabies Outbreak
20:50 Founding Conservation Through Public Health
37:27 Launching the Volunteer Program
37:56 Family Planning and Community Involvement
40:15 Gorilla Conservation Coffee Initiative
47:12 Expanding Conservation Efforts
55:08 Writing the Book and Personal Reflections
01:03:48 Advice and Final Thoughts

Visit the website to read the full show notes.

Recording gear provided by Mojave and Focusrite.

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