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Extraordinary VetsSaving Gorillas, Healing Communities: The Work of Dr. Gladys Kalema-ZikusokaIn this episode of Extraordinary Vets, host Donna Harris sits down with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian, to explore her remarkable journey from childhood fascination with primates to her groundbreaking work in gorilla conservation. Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka shares her experiences in veterinary school in London, the challenges she faced as a trailblazer in wildlife medicine, and the profound impact of tourism on wildlife. This conversation delves into the complexities of human-wildlife conflict, the importance of a One Health approach, and the lessons learned from great apes. Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka also emphasizes the vital role of family support, economic value...2025-05-1342 min
UK Health Radio PodcastOur Altered World with Neel Zaver - Episode 9
Episode 9 - Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka discusses the innovative approach of Conservation Through Public Health, integrating wildlife conservation with public health initiatives.
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VetFolio VoiceWildlife Conservation: Insights from Dr. Michelle OakleyDr. Michelle Oakley — Nat Geo WILD’s “Yukon Vet” — advocates that changing consumer habits and participating in grassroots efforts will have a greater, positive impact on wildlife conservation than sweeping legislative initiatives. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn how the “lose the loop” effort — cutting any loops on plastic bags, fishing line or other items before throwing them away — helps prevent entrapment of marine animals, plus so much more. Dr. Cassi and Dr. Oakley explore conservation success stories, such as Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka’s work with endangered mountain gorillas as well as some of the research Dr. Oakley is doing regard...2025-01-3049 min
Protect The World18. Protecting Gorillas Through Public Health with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka (CTPH)Going forward, this podcast is going to be a kind of accompaniment to the Protect The World documentary series.
In case you missed it, the first episode of that was released on January 1st, and it featured an incredible not-for-profit organisation from southwest Uganda called Conservation Through Public Health. You can check it out here if you haven’t already seen it: https://youtu.be/WYck84tlqSM
I’ll be producing eleven more of those documentaries over the course of this year, and, like the first one, they’ll largely revolve around interviews with the organi...2025-01-171h 04
OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward AbundanceWalking with Gorillas | Gladys Kalema-ZikusokaHealthy and thriving animal communities depend on healthy and thriving human communities. That’s the message from this week’s guest, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health. Highlights include: How a scabies outbreak among gorillas reshaped her approach to conservation, linking human health to the health of the gorillas; The role of family planning and community health education in reducing human population pressure, human-wildlife conflict and improving both conservation outcomes and local livelihoods; The balance between the benefits of ecotourism for funding conservation and the risks it poses to gorill...2024-11-1251 min
Constant Wonder KIDSAnimal Doctors Help Gorillas AND Humans!Gorillas, elephants, and hippopotamuses need wildlife veterinarians to help them stay healthy. But wildlife vets help humans, too! Dr. Gladys helps gorilla and human communities in Uganda stay safe from diseases and build a brighter future.
Guest: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, veterinarian and public health expert2024-10-0713 min
Rewildology#185 | Revolutionizing Mountain Gorilla Conservation: The One Health Approach with Dr. Gladys Kalema-ZikusokaIn 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...2024-09-241h 09
The Ecoflix PodcastsThe Primate Podcast with Dr Gladys Kalema-ZikusokaIan Redmond talks to special guest Ugandan veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka an organisation dedicated to the coexistence of endangered mountain gorillas, other wildlife, humans, and livestock in Africa in his Primate Podcast. A Whitley Gold Award for her conservation work, in December 2021 Dr Gladys was proclaimed a United Nations Environment Programme's Champion of the Earth for Science and Innovation for her work with the One Health initiative.
2024-09-0431 min
The Animal TurnBonus: Veterinary Ethics and Animal Welfare with Sean WensleyUsing his book Through a Vet’s Eyes as a backdrop, Claudia talks to Sean Wensley about veterinary ethics and animal welfare. They discuss some of Sean’s experiences as a vet as well as some of the challenges vets face in representing animals’ interests. Date Recorded: 20 February 2024 Sean Wensley is Senior Veterinarian for Animal Welfare and Professional Engagement at the UK veterinary charity, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). He was President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and chaired the Animal Welfare Working Group of t...2024-08-121h 17