Zoonotic diseases challenge conservation efforts in Western Uganda
Poor human hygiene and sanitation in and around protected areas cause outbreak of scabies and other zoonotic diseases in wildlife
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Closer interactions between wild animals and humans are causing a rise in cases of zoonotic diseases. Tourists visit Protected Areas to view mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, while people in surrounding villages enter to collect water and firewood. Sarah Mawarere finds out how local authorities and public health organisations are working to educate tourists, and to build local capacity to manage and control future outbreaks.
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