Saving Lives Since 2001
CURE Uganda is one of Africa’s leading pediatric hospitals for brain surgery and the treatment of neurological conditions. It provides minimally invasive endoscopic neurosurgical procedures and attracts surgeons from around the world to its prestigious CURE Neuro Fellowship Program. Hospital staff complete approximately 1,900 surgical procedures annually for children with conditions including hydrocephalus, spina bifida, brain tumors, and other neural tube defects. In addition to world-class clinical service, CURE Uganda ministers to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their communities.
By the Numbers
CURE Uganda provides surgical care to children regardless of their economic status, ethnicity, religious background, or gender. Support from generous donors makes it possible.
1,900+
neurosurgeries/year
25,000+
total neurosurgical procedures
1,400
total medical professionals trained
Conditions We Treat
Encephalocele
a sac of brain tissue and spinal fluid protruding from the head
Hydrocephalus
excess cerebrospinal fluid causing pressure in the skull
Spina Bifida
condition where the spine fails to close over the spinal cord
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Daniel | Spina Bifida
Before Surgery
Little Daniel was born with spina bifida, causing a visible sac to protrude from the base of his spine. His mom, Harriet, was overcome with worry. Thankfully, she was referred to CURE Uganda, and a local pastor helped her and Daniel reach the hospital.
After Surgery
At CURE, Daniel received the lifesaving surgery he needed, made possible by generous donors to CURE. Harriet says, “A burden has been lifted . . . God bless you all for loving me.”
Hospital Leadership Team
Senior Management Team
Physicians
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director