Conservation Through Public Health

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ebola disease preparedness in Uganda, Conservation Through Public Health(CTPH) donated 25 infrared thermometers to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to support health screening at gorilla tourism sites in Bwindi and Mgahinga Conservation Area ( BMCA).

The thermometers are being used to screen all people before they embark on gorilla trekking, helping identify individuals with elevated body temperatures and reducing the risk of disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas from park staff, tourists and surrounding communities.

This initiative reflects the power of the One Health approach, recognising that the health of people, wildlife, and ecosystems is interconnected.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our individual donors whose generosity made this donation possible. Your support is helping protect frontline conservation efforts, safeguard public health, and ensure a safer future for endangered mountain gorillas.



Ministry of Health- Uganda
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Uganda Tourism Board-UTB
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities-Uganda
Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

www.ctph.org

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 Headquarters.

The event was officiated by Hon. Col. (Rtd) Tom R. Butime, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, bringing together key stakeholders united by a common goal of protecting Uganda’s extraordinary biodiversity.

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

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.

We encourage you to explore the full report and reflect on how you can play a role in biodiversity conservation:https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/State-of-Wildlife-Resources-in-Uganda-2026-Book-final-1-1.pdf

Today is the last day of our Earth Week campaign to protect mountain gorillas and the human communities of Bwindi. Swipe to choose your impact. Every gift matters.

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