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

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 ThoughtsVisit the website to read the full show notes. Recording gear provided by Mojave and Focusrite.Support the Show Donate Rewildology Swag StoreSubscribe to the Show YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Podchaser PodBean Castbox Amazon/Audible iHeartRadioFollow Rewildology Instagram Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn