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This reinforces our One Health model at CTPH that emphasises that conservation works best through collaboration and when people, wildlife, and ecosystems are supported together. Readmore: ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/upl…

some wildlife species are recovering, others continue to face threats from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, & poaching. Strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration, investing in science & advancing integrated approaches like One Health are critical to sustaining these gains.

On 28 April 2026, we joined conservation partners at the launch of the “State of Uganda’s Wildlife Resources Report 2026” at the Uganda Wildlife Authority Headqaurters, officiated by Hon. Col. (Rtd) Tom R. Butime. The report uncovers that while...

Happy Earth Day! Yesterday, BBC World Service published my interview with their inspiring presenter, Myra Anubi. When I first encountered the mountain gorillas, 🦍 their numbers were critically low and close to extinction. Today, their population has risen significantly and our One Health approach has contributed to this positive growth. This model recognizes that we cannot separate the health of wildlife from that of people. Through community health volunteers, we support local communities to improve their health, adopt good hygiene practices, understand the dangers of poaching, and appreciate the importance of planting trees. These efforts empower communities to become more self-sufficient, reducing their dependence on the forest to meet basic needs. At the same time, it helps prevent the transmission of diseases between people and wildlife. The theme for Earth Day 2026 is “Our Power, Our Planet.” It calls on all of us to embrace small actions that collectively make a big difference, such as reducing plastic use and planting trees, which we are already championing at Conservation Through Public Health, and our social enterprise, Gorilla Conservation Coffee that supports smallholder farmers around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Protecting our planet is a shared responsibility. When communities embrace family planning, the pressure on natural resources like forests is reduced. When trees are planted and poaching is discouraged, we safeguard our environment. Through the One Health approach, our planet can become healthier and more resilient. I encourage everyone to adopt this approach in your respective fields. It is not limited to conservationists. Happy Earth Day, and thank you to the BBC for highlighting this important message on such an important day. Listen to the full interview: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3… Photo credit: Kibuuka Mukisa

Honored to be featured on Season 20 of Échappées Belles, a popular French weekly discovery program. I had the opportunity to take the France 5 TV crew to see the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, while also sharing the story of how our work at Conservation Through Public Health began. Thank you Ismaël Khelifa for coming down to the Pearl of Africa to capture our stories. Special thanks to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Programme and the Uganda Embassy in Paris for making it happen. Watch full episode: youtu.be/GlH31mbi4sk?si…

Only 2 days left! Your gift funds lab testing, home gardens, Village Health and Conservation Teams and Gorilla Guardian volunteers, all protecting the people and mountain gorillas of Bwindi. donate.ctph.org #OurPowerOurPlanet #OneHealth #EarthWeek

Choose your impact. Every gift protects gorillas and the people living beside them. Swipe to see how your donation makes a difference this Earth Week. donate.ctph.org #OurPowerOurPlanet #OneHealth #EarthWeek2026

Choose your impact. Every gift protects gorillas and the people living beside them. Swipe to see how your donation makes a difference this Earth Week. donate.ctph.org #OurPowerOurPlanet #OneHealth #EarthWeek2026

We are so honored to be featured on the BBC program “People Fixing the World”. I hope you had the chance to listen to my interview on BBC World Service and listen to and watch our work with Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Bwindi local community on “Focus on Africa” yesterday. Thank you very much for helping amplify the message of our One Health approach, a model we have consistently championed across the world. At its core, it recognizes that the health of people, wildlife, livestock, and the environment is deeply interconnected, and that lasting impact comes when we improve them together. It is a model I strongly believe can transform sectors far beyond conservation, and as CTPH, we remain open and ready to support those willing to adopt and adapt it. You can catch up on all the features through the links below: Radio Documentary: bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c… Short radio: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0… Instagram: instagram.com/reel/DXGvxtglf… TikTok: @bbcnews/video/7628529127519178006?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tiktok.com/@bbcnews/video… Online version: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0n… bbc.co.uk/newsround/vide… Children’s News (UK): bbc.co.uk/newsround/vide…

a Village Health and Conservation Volunteer from Nkwenda, a village near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is doing the same work in her community. #OurPowerOurPlanet #OneHealth #EarthDay2026

Today, #EarthDay, CTPH Founder and CEO Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is speaking at the Skoll World Forum, sharing CTPH's One Health mission with the world's leading social entrepreneurs. While Dr. Gladys takes the mission global, Charity Natukunda...

May this Easter inspire hope, compassion, and positive action for all people, wildlife, and our planet.

Don't miss this year's Skoll World Forum on April 22, which will also be #EarthDay, where @DoctorGladys will be a panelist! Registration for the free online event closes on 20th April 2026.

She will be reflecting upon our work at CTPH Topic: One Health in Action: Protecting People, Animals, and the Planet Date: April 22, 2026 Time: 10:00-11:30 AM BST/ 1:00 PM–2:30 PM EAT Place: skoll.org/skoll-world-fo… Registration for the free online event closes on April 20, 2026

Warm up to listen to our Founder and CEO, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, at this year’s #SkollWorldForum, in a discussion about the increasing importance of the #OneHealth approach in advancing human, animal, and planetary health...

May Dr. Birute Galdikas rest in peace, power and glory.

Tribute to Dr. Birute Galdikas from Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka I am saddened to hear of the passing of a legend and the last of the three Trimates supported by Prof Louis Leakey whose ground breaking discoveries laid a strong foundation for Primatology. I was honored to become a DeHaan finalist for the 2023 Indianapolis Prize for animal conservation, together with Dr Birute Galdikas and other truly inspiring conservationists. I was blessed to spend time with her and we talked about life and work. It was wonderful to meet her son, Frederick and get her updates on the orangutans, who she dedicated her life to, as well as, the local communities. Dr. Birute was excited to hear about my memoir “Walking With Gorillas” 🦍 and was delighted that I mentioned her in the chapter of “Women in Conservation” She bought a copy which I was proud to autograph. Along with my heroines, Dr. Dian Fossey and Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Birute Galdikas founded one of the longest study sites of great apes in the wild, inspiring countless women to join conservation. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace, power and glory, and may her legacy continue through the work of the Orangutan Foundation International and others she has mentored and inspired.

...and how this can be applied to other wildlife. Don't miss this discussion that will feature CTPH Founder and CEO, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka as a panelist. Register for the webinar here: who.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What role can the animal health sector play in preventing urban yellow fever outbreaks? Join us today at 4:00 PM EAT for a webinar hosted by WHO, PAHO, and WOAH on the potential role of primate vaccination in yellow fever prevention in urban areas...

I had a wonderful chat with Bhanu Prakash Chandra from THE WEEK while in India where I was honored to give a keynote presentation at the T.N. Khoshoo Memorial Award and Lecture organised by the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, in Bengaluru. I hope you enjoy our interview, particularly after celebrating World Wildlife Day on 3rd March. Read here: theweek.in/theweek/specia…