(Posted 29th October 2026)
Courtesy of Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka / LinkedIn
I am thrilled to share that I have been selected as one of the Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2026 out of thousands of nominations worldwide.
When I became Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, I never imagined that caring for mountain gorillas would lead to a movement linking public health, conservation and sustainable livelihoods. Through Conservation Through Public Health , we’ve seen that when communities thrive, gorillas thrive. Our work with over 10,000 households has helped the Bwindi gorilla population grow by over 50%.
This recognition shines a light on Uganda and on the One Health approach for the whole world. The final winner is decided by your vote. I humbly ask for your support:
Vote here: https://lnkd.in/dsffB8XR
Voting is open now until November 29, 2026. 10 votes per day. Together, we can show that the world cares about #gorillas and people co-existing.
