Gorilla's in Uganda

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Our conservation partner, CTPH (Conservation Through Public Health), is committed to protecting gorillas in Uganda. Miranda met the founder of this foundation (Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka) at the International Wildlife Congress in Norway. Their conversations and pleasant walks during the congress led to a collaboration.

As the first wildlife veterinarian in Uganda, Gladys was committed to protecting mountain gorillas. These beautiful, gentle animals were on the verge of extinction. Habitat loss and conflict with local communities were major problems. Gladys also discovered that the gorillas were infected with human-transmitted diseases. This led to the approach of One Health, which protects wildlife through human health programs. Alternative income for the local community has been realized through ecotourism where people can visit the gorillas and through selling fairtrade coffee. This income reduces the need for local people to poach for bushmeat.

We are grateful for this collaboration partner and are happy to tell you more about the mountain gorillas projects during the course.

Visit: https://ctph.org/