Pandemic Center

Faith Bagamuhunda is the Head of Health Security at the Office of the President in Uganda. For the last 7 years, Ms. Bagamuhunda has been at the frontline of setting up the health security desk in the Ministry of Security. She has been pivotal in developing national health security strategies and advising on related government policies and bills. Under the International Health Regulations, she has played an instrumental role of leading the technical area, linking public health and security authorities. During the pandemic, this linkage was evident and helpful in surveillance, early alert systems, and border control.