Vision, Mission and Values
A Ugandan society free from the risks of pathogens and toxins.
To reduce risks from pathogens and biological toxins to humans, animals and the environment through effective collaboration with government sectors and other stakeholders, advocacy, capacity building and community awareness on biological risk.
Core values
Professionalism
We perform our responsibilities with competence, ethical conduct and respect for safety and security.
Integrity
We act honestly, transparently and accountably in the stewardship of our responsibilities and resources.
Commitment
We are responsible, dependable and persistent in advancing safer and more secure practices.
Strategic goal
To strengthen biosafety and biosecurity practices nationally and promote policies and regulatory instruments that protect humans, animals and the environment from risks associated with pathogens and toxins.
BBAU works to ensure that scientific progress is supported by practical safeguards, competent professionals and institutions capable of preventing, detecting and responding to biological risks.