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We are a leading provider of integrated, high-quality, and comprehensive HIV, tuberculosis (TB), reproductive maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH), and global health security services.

25/03/2026

Delivering impact in some of Uganda’s most remote settings means turning complex challenges into tangible results.

This week, Baylor Foundation Uganda’s Senior Management Team, led by Executive Director Dr. Dithan Kiragga, is on the ground across Moroto, Kapchorwa, and Kaabong districts—providing hands-on technical support to frontline health facilities.

In regions where resources are limited, consistent positive feedback across all levels of care is uncommon. Yet, this is the progress we are witnessing.

With support from the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Health Uganda, Baylor Foundation Uganda is working closely with district leaders and health workers to strengthen service integration, address persistent challenges, and build sustainable, resilient systems in the “new normal.”

During this visit, the team has engaged with Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, District Health Offices, Kaabong Hospital, Malaba HC III, Rupa HC III, and Karenga HC IV.

Encouragingly, we are seeing measurable improvements in maternal and child health outcomes, stronger health facility systems, and better integration of services.

This is what progress looks like—collaborative, consistent, and community-driven.

09/02/2026

🌍 A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH MILESTONE FOR UGANDA 🌍

Today marks a powerful step forward for newborn health as the Ministry of Health- Uganda, with support from Baylor Foundation Uganda, officially launched nationwide mandatory newborn screening for sickle cell disease.

What started as a scale-up journey from Kayunga to Lira has, in less than two years, expanded to reach the entire country 🇺🇬👏🏾
This achievement reflects strong collaboration, shared vision, and unwavering commitment from multiple partners.

This means:
✔️ Earlier detection
✔️ Timely care
✔️ Better health outcomes for our babies

Heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Dithan Kiragga (Our Executive Director), Dr. Denise Josephine Birungi (Our Director of Programs), Dr. Angella Mirembe and the entire SCD team for the exceptional leadership that made this possible.

Together, we are shaping healthier futures—right from birth 💙👶🏾

12/01/2026

A big milestone for mothers and newborns in Kasese! 👶🏽💙
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has today commissioned the upgraded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Mothers’ Dormitory at Bwera General Hospital in Kasese District.
Thanks to support from the Ministry of Health- Uganda, Japan - The Government of Japan UNICEF, UNICEF Uganda, and ELMA Foundation, through Baylor Foundation Uganda, the NICU has grown from a 2-bed unit to over 15 fully equipped beds—bringing quality, life-saving care closer to families.
We thank the Ministry of Health- Uganda, Kasese district leaders, hospital staff, and partners for this strong collaboration that continues to improve health outcomes for Ugandans.

09/01/2026

Join us in congratulating Dr. Fairuzi Naiga on being selected for the 2026–2027 Integrated Networks of Scholars in Global Health Research Training (INSIGHT) Fellowship Programme 🎉

This is a remarkable achievement, and we wish you every success as you embark on this exciting global health research journey.

07/01/2026

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a lifelong condition that requires early diagnosis, routine follow-up, and continuous care to prevent complications.

We are honoured that Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital has awarded Baylor Foundation Uganda a Partner Award in recognition of our work in scaling up SCD care.
The award was received by Dr. Angella Mirembe on behalf of the organization.

06/01/2026

We’re proud to share a meaningful milestone 🎉
Baylor Foundation Uganda has been awarded a Certificate of recognition for our exceptional services as an Implementing Partner by Fort Portal Regional Hospital.
This recognition reflects the power of collaboration in strengthening health service delivery and improving patient care. We remain committed to supporting government health facilities to deliver quality, integrated services for all.
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02/01/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: FRAUDULENT JOB ADVERTISEMENT
The Management of Baylor Foundation Uganda informs the general public about circulating false job advertisements, falsely attributed to our organization. We strongly condemn this fraudulent activity and urge the public to exercise caution.

Please be informed that:
• Baylor Foundation Uganda does NOT solicit or accept any form of payment from job seekers at any stage of our recruitment process.
• All genuine job opportunities are advertised exclusively through our official channels, and applications are only submitted through our dedicated careers link.
• Any job advert, message, or individual asking for money, “facilitation fees,” or personal information outside our official platform is fraudulent.
We urge the public to remain vigilant and verify all vacancies through our official Careers portal before taking any action. For authentic job postings, please visit: https://careers.baylor-uganda.org

If you encounter suspicious job-related communication purporting to be from our organization, please report it to us immediately. Our contact person is Brian Kaaya Ndikuno. Please reach out to him on +256(0) 781 190 676 or via email on bndikuno@baylor-uganda.org

28/08/2025

IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE: Refurbishment has officially begun at Nakaseke Hospital laboratory!

The hospital administration and district leadership officially handed over the laboratory to the contractor. The construction, spearheaded by Baylor Foundation Uganda with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a major step towards preparing the laboratory for international accreditation in line with ISO 15189:2022. This is under Uganda’s Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) strengthening efforts.

We are proud of the twenty-two out of 27 laboratories supported by the Baylor Foundation Uganda that have achieved and sustained their international accreditation. Nakaseke Hospital laboratory is next!

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22/08/2025

BREAKING MYTHS, BUILDING TRUST: TAKING THE VACCINE MESSAGE TO THE GRASSROOTS TO SAVE LIVES

Baylor Foundation Uganda, in partnership with PATH through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is engaging district leaders to dispel myths about vaccines and boost uptake across Kitagwenda, Kiryandongo, Kamwenge, Ntoroko, and Bunyangabu districts.

In Kiryandongo, we are working closely with local leaders and health educators to take the message to the grassroots and amplify it on radio.

Our goal is to empower communities with accurate information, inspire the right action, and protect the next generation from preventable diseases.

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21/08/2025

TACKLING THE SILENT EPIDEMIC: The Global Burden of Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) paper estimated that 1.27 million deaths per year were attributable to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in 2019. This means that AMR - when common medicines stop working against infections - is a leading contributor of global deaths; comparable to the number caused by HIV/AIDS and Malaria combined.

To expand and strengthen AMR surveillance in Uganda, Baylor Foundation Uganda in collaboration with the Ministry of Health- Uganda- Department of National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services(NHLDS), Infectious Diseases Institute - Makerere University (IDI) and BD (Becton Dickinson and Company) supported the installation of a new BD BACTEC™ FX40 automated blood culture equipment at Tororo General Hospital and conducted hands-on training for laboratory personnel.

This is with support from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)’s Fleming Fund through UK Aid managed by Mott MacDonald.

The FX40 will improve efficiencies in blood culture ex*****on by enabling timely and accurate detection of antibiotic-resistant blood stream infections. This will ultimately improve patient outcomes through evidenced-based antibiotic therapy and help to save numerous lives.

30/07/2025

Africa is rewriting the story of childhood cancer—one specialist at a time. Baylor Foundation Uganda is proud to be part of this transformative journey, led by our key partner, Texas Children’s Global HOPE.

Today, Dr. Dithan Kiragga, Executive Director of Baylor Foundation Uganda, and Dr. Denise Birungi, Director of Medical Programmes, joined the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, for a landmark occasion. The event was held at the Makerere University Main Hall and brought together key partners, including Ministry of Health- Uganda, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Joint Clinical Research Centre Uganda and Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center team led by Dr. Joseph Lubega.

Also in attendance were representatives from development partners such as Sky-High Foundation, The ELMA Philanthropies, Lions Clubs International, and the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation. Together, they witnessed the graduation of 16 Paediatric Hematology and Oncology fellows from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

01/12/2021

Commemorating 2021 at Baylor Uganda. We lit candles for our fallen comrades.

NSSF Uganda joined us at the Clinical Centre of Excellence- Mulago for this special commemoration

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+256417119100

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http://www.baylor-uganda.org/

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