Walking with Gorillas: A One Health Story | Special ORC 2025 Conference Episode 1

Special Episode 1 — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. A scabies outbreak among mountain gorillas sparked a new way of working. Dr. Gladys Kalema‑Zikusoka tells the origin of Conservation Through Public Health and how a One Health approach links gorilla protection, community healthcare, and livelihoods. We discussed Village Health & Conservation Teams, why tourist masking remains standard to protect great apes, and Gorilla Conservation Coffee, which pays farmers a premium and funds local programs. And her story as a leading conservationist in Uganda and worldwide.