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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GOOD NEWS! The current Ebola Sudan Virus Disease outbreak has officially come to an end.
This follows 42 days without a new case since the last confirmed patient was discharged on March 14 2025.
Our appreciation to our health workers, partners and communities for their support…
Are we prepared to track the source and transmission route of epidemics to help countries better prepare for or prevent future outbreaks?
Absolutely, and we are proud to contribute to this global effort. This week at #EIS2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, our very own Ritah Namusoosa…
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How do you stop an outbreak that spreads through person-to-person contact?
With support from the UK Government, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Kampala City Council and the Baylor Foundation Uganda, is taking decisive action to curb the spread of Mpox in one…
Members of Parliament on the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance have called on the Government to double their efforts in enforcing policies and laws that tackle drug dispensation to patients.
Did you know that 37,800 people in Uganda die from AMR causes annually?
That is why we are engaging @ParliamentofUg3 Members of Parliament in the fight against the silent pandemic: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - disease pathogens resistant to drugs.
Today, Baylor Foundation…
STRENGTHENING DISEASE OUTBREAK RESPONSE: The finer you tune strategies, the better you can tackle one problem at a time.
Today, we as Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation (Baylor Foundation Uganda) were delighted to be at the newly established Kampala Metropolitan…
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…
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