Meet Uganda’s first wildlife vet, who dedicated her life to saving gorillas

Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka dedicates her efforts to conserving mountain gorillas in Uganda by engaging local communities and addressing health concerns. Through her organization, Conservation Through Public Health, she enhances the well-being of both gorillas and humans. Additionally, she founded Gorilla Conservation Coffee, which financially empowers farmers by promoting sustainable coffee farming while ensuring the protection of gorilla habitats, highlighting the necessity of teamwork in wildlife conservation and community development.