Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
United StatesconservationistFemaleb. 19709.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian and a pioneer in the One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health. As the founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), she has dedicated her career to protecting mountain gorillas and enhancing community health in Uganda. Her innovative strategies have led to a significant increase in the mountain gorilla population, from critically endangered status to a more secure position, while also improving the livelihoods of local communities. Kalema-Zikusoka's work emphasizes the critical connection between public health, wildlife conservation, and sustainable development, showcasing how community engagement is essential for effective conservation efforts.
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Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka was the first wildlife veterinarian in Uganda and founded Conservation Through Public Health to protect mountain gorillas.
To protect endangered mountain gorillas, this wildlife vet empowers their human neighborsUnited States· 2026-07-31
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is featured in a discussion about tourism and conservation.
‘Our homes were gone:’ See destruction left behind in Philippines after second typhoon hits in one weekUnited States· 2025-11-09
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is the founder and chief executive of Conservation Through Public Health, an NGO that protects endangered gorillas through a One Health approach.
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka’s One Health approach – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-10-27