In a world increasingly threatened by emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, no country is truly safe until all countries are prepared. Uganda’s geographic location in the tropical belt of the Congo basin—an epidemic hotspot—and along cattle corridor, makes it especially vulnerable to these threats. Inspired by our vision of a world where children and their families live healthy and fulfilled lives, Baylor Foundation Uganda expanded its scope in 2017 to include the Global Health Security (GHS) Program. We believe that safeguarding health security means building systems that are proactive, responsive, and inclusive—from the national level to the grassroots.

Since expanding into the Global Health Security space in 2017, we have worked in partnership with government and development partners to build core public health capacities as outlined in the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). Our focus is simple: prevent, detect, and respond—quickly and effectively. The sub-themes below capture the pillars of our contribution toward a safer, healthier Uganda and world.