A One Health Approach

Joost Philippa, DVM, PhD

Regional Coordinator

Linking Great Ape Conservation and Poverty Alleviation in Rwanda: November 4-5 2015, Kigali

1967 1986: Volcanoes Veterinary Clinic

2013: 15 veterinarians in Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo

One Health Activities

• Proactive health monitoring / Research• Clinical treatment• Post mortems• Education

• Components Target Species Other Wildlife

post mortems PREDICT

Human Populationpark workersfamily members

Livestock and Companion Animals Education (Step One)

Rabies vaccinationSpay and neuter programme

HabitatEducation

Outcomes

Key lessons learnt

• “Extreme conservation” works as a collaborative effort

• Communities around the park are as important as the park itself

THANK YOU