Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Uganda

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.

25/07/2025

The 2025 Ebola virus disease outbreak may be behind us, but the stories of survival still echo with strength and resilience.

Over the next few weeks, we will share one story from survivors who lived through it—stories of resilience and hope.

Today, we journey with Mary - from fear to relief - as she experiences at a heart-warming reunion with her family after they overcame the virus together.

Mary Kemigisa, a farmer from Kyegegwa, quietly shares a story that many have not lived to tell. On 12th February, her two-week-old grandchild passed away—just days after she carried him to Karugutu Health Centre IV, unaware he had contracted the Sudan Ebola virus from his mother, whose funeral Mar...

25/07/2025

Yesterday, Dr. Dithan Kiragga (Our Executive Director)led the Baylor Foundation Uganda Global Health Security Program to join the Ministry of Health’s Ebola Accountability and Partners Forum. The Forum aimed to review Uganda’s successful outbreak response and to boost future preparedness.

We are proud to stand with the Ministry of Health- Uganda and other partners, and are grateful for the U.S. Government and UK aid support that helped us contribute to the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

Together, we protect lives and make the world a safer place to live.

22/07/2025

As we grow older, our bodies need more care. Don’t wait for pain or sickness. Go to the nearest health centre and get tested for both HIV and NCDs like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, or heart disease. Health workers are on the ground encouraging testing, treatment & follow-up—because early detection saves lives. 💪🏾Testing is free, private, and the first step to protecting your health.

15/07/2025

We are proud to be at the Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, showcasing Africa’s growing leadership in HIV vaccine research and pediatric HIV care.

Our presentations spotlighted:
• How investments in research and capacity building are positioning Africa for HIV vaccine development
• The complexities of treatment interruption in children
• Transitioning HIV care from childhood to adulthood
Together with global partners, we’re committed to ending HIV by 2030 — and there’s no turning back!

09/07/2025

When you are mentored by the best, you grow with purpose.

Dr. Angella Nanteza Mirembe of Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Uganda is on a transformative journey in global health research, thanks to the prestigious 2025–2026 .

Captured during the INSIGHT Scholars training in the U.S., Dr. Angella stands between global health leaders—Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (NIH Director) on the left and Dr. Peter Kilmarx (Fogarty International Center Director). She also interfaced with Prof. Anna Mandalakas, the INSIGHT PI (first on the left), Crystal Cazier (Program Manager), and fellow scholar David Thomas from the U.S. (BCM).

25/06/2025

Bududa General Hospital Achieves International Laboratory Accreditation!

After seven years of unwavering dedication, Bududa General Hospital in Bududa District has received its South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) Laboratory Accreditation Certificate — a major milestone in its journey toward international standards in diagnostics and quality healthcare.

We are proud to have been part of this journey in collaboration with the Ministry of Health- Uganda and with support from the U.S. government.

Congratulations to the hardworking lab team led by Alexander Mugume, Dr. WINNIE AKOBYE, Paul Solomon Okot, and Reuben Odieka for making this possible.

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24/06/2025

From June 18–21, 2025, we joined the Ministry of Health- Uganda, U.S. CDC, USAID Global Health, , and other key responders for the National Sudan Virus Disease After-Action Review.

Together, we assessed Uganda’s Ebola response—sharing lessons, challenges, and best practices. These insights will guide a stronger, faster national response to future outbreaks.