Ugandan Vet Martina Kia Cares for Nearly 1,000 Wildlife Animals

Transition to Wildlife Conservation

• 💡 Martina Kia, a former small animal clinician in Kampala, transitioned to wildlife conservation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 🤝 She met the owner of CTC, Thomas, through his animals needing treatment at her clinic.
• 🚀 With reduced work during the pandemic, she visited the CTC site and was contracted for veterinary work.

Caring for Nearly 1,000 Animals

• 🦁 Kia now cares for nearly 1,000 animals, including zebras, lemurs, and lion cubs.
• 🏥 One notable case is Sarabi, a white lioness who recovered from a nutritional deficiency after a proper health plan was instituted.
• 🐾 Sarabi is now a healthy 5-year-old with offspring, showcasing the success of the veterinary care provided.