Erasmus is a Ugandan wildlife conservationist dedicated to safeguarding both human and wildlife health through One Health approaches. He previously served as a Project Manager with the Kanyanchu River Chimpanzee Project in Kibale National Park. This scholarship supports his master’s studies in Environment and Natural Resources Management at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, where he will investigate zoonotic disease transmission among communities interacting with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Erasmus is committed to developing sustainable strategies for disease prevention that protect Uganda’s majestic mountain gorillas while promoting responsible tourism and healthier communities.
He was nominated by Paul Mukiza, Greater Virunga Landscape Coordinator for WWF.
Awarded a Standard Conservation Scholarship.
Location: Uganda
University: Makerere University