Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, born on January eighth, nineteen seventy, is a pioneering Ugandan veterinarian and biologist renowned for her commitment to wildlife conservation. As the founder of Conservation Through Public Health, she has dedicated her career to fostering the harmonious coexistence of humans, endangered mountain gorillas, and other wildlife in Africa.

Kalema-Zikusoka made history as Uganda's first wildlife veterinary officer, a role that has allowed her to significantly impact conservation efforts. Her work has been recognized globally, including her feature in the BBC documentary 'Gladys the African Vet,' which highlights her dedication and innovative approaches to wildlife health.

In two thousand nine, she was honored with the prestigious Whitley Gold Award, acknowledging her exceptional contributions to conservation. Her influence continued to grow, and in December twenty twenty-one, she was named a Champion of the Earth for Science and Innovation by the United Nations Environment Programme, particularly for her initiatives under the One Health framework.