Baylor College of Medicine
Children’s Foundation - Uganda
Children’s Foundation - Uganda
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda is a leading provider of integrated, high-quality, and high-impact healthcare services, specializing in HIV, TB, RMNCAH (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health), and global health security (GHS) initiatives. Established in 2006 as an indigenous, not-for-profit organization, we are proud to be affiliated with the Texas Children’s Global Health Network—a prestigious network of pediatric HIV care and treatment centers of excellence worldwide.
Our Vision and Commitment
We are driven by a dream to create sustainable mechanisms that will enable Baylor Foundation Uganda to thrive and make an even greater impact. Our mission extends beyond healthcare; we aim to nurture strategic partnerships, diversify our income streams, and establish a larger, more robust foundation that continues to meet the evolving needs of our communities.
Our Digital Presence
This platform serves as the digital gateway to our work, reflecting our mission to deliver exceptional services to our clients and stakeholders. It connects seamlessly with our social media platforms, including LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, providing real-time updates, insights, and opportunities to engage with our initiatives.
Join us on this journey as we work together to transform lives and build a healthier, brighter future for Uganda and beyond.
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WE ARE AT CROI 2025: Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation-Uganda, represented by Dr. Dithan Kiragga, Dr. Adeodata Kekitiinwa, Dr. Patricia Nahirya-Ntege, and Dr. Violet Korutaro, have joined renowned global researchers, including The @IMPAACTNetwork P1115…
Last week, we hosted experts from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and LVCT Health to review key Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) containment operational documents, including a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, AMR and Antimicrobial Use/Consumption reports, burden of…
As long as an initiative targets a community, it would be an uphill task to implement it without their involvement or buy-in. That is what community engagement is all about. Today, we celebrate one of very own - Rebecca Nabukenya.
Rebecca Nabukenya, a member of the HPTN 084…
SRENGTHENING ANTIMIRCROBIAL RESISTANCE SURVEILLANCE IN THE ANIMAL SECTOR IN THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUG- RESISTANCE
Human, animal, and environmental health are intricately connected, forming a delicate balance that is posing a threat to public health and food security. It’s high…
Is data a powerful weapon in the fight against antimicrobial resistance? Uganda thinks so—and here’s how we’re taking action.
PROMOTING DATA USE FOR ACTION IN THE BATTLE AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN UGANDA
With support from the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care…
DISEASE HUNTERS: FIGHTING OUTBREAKS, SAVING LIVES
With support from the #UKAid, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Baylor Foundation Uganda have equipped rapid response teams (disease hunters) in 16 affected districts on disease surveillance. These teams are now at…
EMPOWERING YOUNG ADVOCATES TO JOIN FIGHT AGAINST MPOX: With support from the #UKAid, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Baylor Foundation Uganda, has sensitized 365,673 learners and 8,706 teachers across 643 schools in seven #Mpox affected districts. The district…
Shaping Tomorrow’s #PublicHealth Leaders: Honoring Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Leadership #Graduates
Today, we were thrilled to celebrate the achievements of five fellows who have successfully graduated from the #Laboratory #Leadership Fellowship program supported by the…
SHOWCASING COLLABORATIVE HEALTH INITIATIVES:
During a field visit to sites supported by the Baylor Foundation Uganda, the U.S. CDC Director, Dr. Mary Boyd, led a delegation to the Mpondwe Border Point of Entry. She commended the Baylor Foundation Uganda for its collaboration…
SHOWCASING TRANSORMATIVE LEADERSHIP AND IMPACT: A delegation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Uganda, led by the Country Director, Dr. Mary Boyd and Executive Director, Dithan Kiragga respectively, visited…
WE ARE HIRING: Join our team to grow your career, make an impact, and help transform lives.
For details and to apply, visit : https://careers.baylor-uganda.org
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Serving with Heart and Purpose: At Baylor Foundation Uganda, you will notice that our staff go above and beyond to provide compassionate care to those we serve—because CARE is not only one of our core values, it is a promise.
Also guided by Loyalty, Integrity, Excellence,…
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WE ARE BACK !! As we start this new year - 2025 - we pause to reflect on why we chose and why you should choose Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Uganda (Baylor Foundation Uganda) as your ideal place to work, grow, build and achieve your career aspirations.…
We share with you warm holiday greetings from our Executive Director, Dr. Dithan Kiragga.
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