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CURE has a comprehensive approach to providing surgical care for children with disabilities. We support their families and strengthen the capacity of local church and healthcare systems in the countries we serve.

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CURE Children’s Hospitals

CURE International is a global nonprofit network of children’s hospitals providing surgical care in a compassionate, gospel-centered environment. Services are provided at no cost to families because of the generosity of donors and partners like you.

Overview
CURE Children’s Hospital Network

CURE operates a global network of eight pediatric hospitals providing high-quality surgical and intentional ministry care for children with treatable disabilities. CURE supporters help provide services at no cost for families living in poverty.

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Ministry Outreach

CURE’S approach to healing goes beyond simply treating symptoms. We minister in word and deed to address the root of the difficulties facing children with disabilities.

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Before Surgery

From their first meeting with a doctor to diagnostic testing and nutritional support, CURE is committed to ensuring children and families are prepared before, during, and after surgery.

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Conditions We Treat

Every day, CURE clinical teams provide life-changing surgery to children suffering from a wide range of disabilities.

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RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
After Surgery

After surgery, patients receive check-ups, physical and emotional therapy, and adaptive devices, like wheelchairs and crutches. The path to recovery even includes fun in the playroom.

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Training Medical Workers

More healthcare workers are needed to serve the millions of children living with treatable disabilities. We’re training them.

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About CURE

Motivated by our Christian identity, CURE operates a global network of children’s hospitals that provides life-changing surgical care to children living with disabilities.

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CURE Overview

CURE International is a global nonprofit network of children’s hospitals providing surgical care in a compassionate, gospel-centered environment. Services are provided at no cost to families because of the generosity of donors and partners like you.

Overview

Overview

CURE International is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides surgery and comprehensive care for children with disabilities and works with both the local church and local healthcare systems to better serve them.

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Explore our recent news, medical advancements, and stories of impact.

Meet the Team

Get to know the medical, ministry, and administrative colleagues helping kids heal.

Financial Accountability

CURE is a top-rated nonprofit organization for its transparency, accountability, and effectiveness.

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Annual Report

Read the latest fiscal year report showing how CURE stewards generosity.

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Our Medical Team

Committed and compassionate, our medical team provides children in under-resourced areas of the world the excellent surgical and ministry care they deserve.

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Our Ministry Team

Trained pastors, counselors, and ministers share the love of Jesus with children and families we serve.

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Measuring Impact

For over 25 years, we have believed that every child matters and every metric should be measured.

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Next Steps

Give, serve, and help kids heal with CURE.

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You can help kids heal by gifting life-changing surgical and ministry care at CURE.

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Make a permanent difference in the lives of the children and families CURE serves every day.

Peer to Peer Fundraisers

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Radio Partnerships

To reach more people with information about the life-changing surgeries CURE provides for children with treatable disabilities, we’ve partnered with the following radio stations.

AIC-CURE Children’s
Hospital of Kenya

AIC-CURE Children’s
Hospital of Kenya

AIC-CURE Children’s
Hospital of Kenya

AIC-CURE Children’s
Hospital of Kenya

Changing Lives Since 1998

CURE Kenya was Africa’s first pediatric orthopedic teaching hospital when it opened in Kijabe in 1998. Each year it performs over 2,500 life-changing reconstructive and orthopedic surgeries for children suffering from treatable disabilities. The teaching hospital has 47 beds and four operating rooms. CURE International uses this facility as a regional learning facility by partnering with the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) to implement an orthopedic pediatric training program at the residency and fellowship levels. In addition to world-class clinical service, CURE Kenya ministers to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their communities. The African Inland Church (AIC) provided the initial land for the hospital premise as a gift to the people of Kenya.

By the Numbers

CURE Kenya provides surgical care to children regardless of their economic status, ethnicity, religious background, or gender. Support from generous donors makes it possible.

2,500+

surgeries/year

47,000+

total surgical procedures

1,400+

total medical professionals trained

What We Do

CURE provides world-class, comprehensive surgical care for children suffering from life-limiting yet treatable conditions. Because all care is sponsored through the generosity of donors like you, children and their families can focus on one thing: healing.

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Conditions We Treat

Bowed Legs

legs that bend outward at the knees

Burn Contractures

lack of joint movement or mobility due to a severe, often untreated burn

Cleft Lip

separation in the lip

Cleft Palate

separation in the roof of the mouth

Clubfoot

condition where the foot is twisted inward

Genu Valgum (Knock Knees)

legs that curve inward at the knees

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)

soft or weak bones that bend and break frequently

Untreated Trauma

untreated broken bones that heal improperly and cause mobility problems

Windswept Legs

the combination of bowed legs and knock knees; one leg bows inward and the other outward

Spiritual Care

At CURE, our staff is trained to reflect kingdom values in their work and to seek opportunities to share God’s love in word and deed.

Learn more about spiritual care at CURE

Before
After

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Maryanne | Windswept Legs

Before Surgery

When Maryanne developed windswept legs, it prevented her from walking normally and drew ridicule from her community. Her mom feared nothing could be done, until they received a referral to CURE.

After Surgery

After CURE surgeons successfully straightened her legs, Maryanne can run, play, smile, and hope for the future.

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Hospital Leadership Team

 

Senior Management Team
Physicians
Kennedy Gichira

Programs and Development Director

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Dr. Evelyn Mbugua

Executive Director

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Victor Mose

Spiritual Director

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Naomi Njeri Mwangi

Facility Director

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Lydia Nyambane

Director of Nursing

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Elizabeth Shonko

Director of Quality

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Dr. Joseph Theuri

Medical Director

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Ruth Wangui

Human Resource Manager

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Dr. Mwemezi Kaino

Anesthesiologist

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Dr. Philemon Ogeto Nyambati

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

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Dr. Federico Sibona

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Thomas Sough

Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon

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Dr. Joseph Theuri

Medical Director

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Senior Management Team
Kennedy Gichira

Programs and Development Director

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Dr. Evelyn Mbugua

Executive Director

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Victor Mose

Spiritual Director

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Naomi Njeri Mwangi

Facility Director

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Lydia Nyambane

Director of Nursing

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Elizabeth Shonko

Director of Quality

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Dr. Joseph Theuri

Medical Director

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Ruth Wangui

Human Resource Manager

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Physicians
Dr. Mwemezi Kaino

Anesthesiologist

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Dr. Philemon Ogeto Nyambati

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

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Dr. Federico Sibona

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Thomas Sough

Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon

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Dr. Joseph Theuri

Medical Director

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Kennedy Gichira

Programs and Development Director

Dr. Kennedy serves as the Programs and Development Director at CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya, where he is responsible for business advancement through partnerships and program management.

Dr. Kennedy holds a PhD in business management from Chuka. He also has a bachelor’s degree from Kenyatta University and a master’s degree in community development from the University of Nairobi.

In addition to working for various nonprofit organizations in Eastern Africa, Dr. Kennedy spent over 10 years as an executive director at Anglican Development Services Kenya. He is excited to be at CURE Kenya sharing the love of Christ and transforming kids’ lives.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Kennedy loves spending time with his family, serving at his local church, and volunteering in nonprofit organizations.

Dr. Evelyn Mbugua

Executive Director

Dr. Evelyn Mbugua serves as the executive director of CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya, located in Kijabe, Kenya.

Dr. Mbugua comes to CURE with more than 16 years of experience as a clinician, seven of which have been in senior management in a clinical setting. As a physician in internal medicine, she completed her residency at Aga Khan University Hospital in Pakistan. From there, she went to AIC Kijabe Hospital where she served as the head of internal medicine, the director of graduate medical education, and most recently as the director of clinical services. Dr. Evelyn completed her bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi, her master’s degree in internal medicine from Aga Khan University, and is currently pursuing a master of business administration degree from the University of South Wales.

She is passionate about serving kingdom purposes especially by impacting future generations. She enjoys reading, getting to know people, and hearing their life stories.

Victor Mose

Spiritual Director

Victor serves as spiritual director for AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. In his role, he provides spiritual care to CURE staff, oversees spiritual outreach events in the community, and ensures that proper spiritual patient care emanates from every discipline within the hospital. He also establishes and models standards of Christian conduct for CURE staff, patients, patient families, and the community the hospital serves.

Since 2001, Victor has served as a local pastor in the Kisii region. He has also worked as the principal of a Bible training center and chaplain of an academy. Victor holds a diploma in Bible and pastoral ministries from Pwani Bible Institute and a bachelor’s degree in Bible and theology from Africa Theological Seminary.

In his personal time, Victor is a gospel artist and has recorded two albums, with more than 20 songs. He is married to Rose Rabera, and they have two sons: Alfa and Ebenezer.



Naomi Njeri Mwangi

Facility Director

Naomi serves as Facility Director at CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya, where she ensures all hospital buildings and equipment systems are safe and functional.

She has a bachelor’s degree in health system management from Kenya Methodist University Nairobi.

Outside of serving CURE, she enjoys doing charitable work and spending time with her friends and family, including her husband, David, and her children, Paula and John.

Lydia Nyambane

Director of Nursing

Lydia serves as Nursing Director at CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya, where she directs nursing services across the hospital while ensuring excellent patient safety.

She has a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Nairobi and a postgraduate diploma in human resource management.

Working for CURE has given Lydia a chance to be surrounded by like-minded people whose sole purpose is to help children with disabilities improve their quality of life.

Away from her nursing duties, Lydia enjoys traveling to different countries and experiencing other cultures.

Elizabeth Shonko

Director of Quality

Elizabeth serves as the quality and patient safety director at CURE Kenya. She ensures the provision of efficient and effective leadership in quality improvement and patient safety.

Trained at Kijabe College of Health Sciences, Elizabeth has been a nurse for over 30 years, including ten years at CURE Kenya. She has worked as a deputy nurse in charge, maternity nurse in charge, quality manager, and acting nursing director. She enjoys coming to work every day at CURE and seeing patients achieving something they could not do before, like wearing a shoe or holding a pen.

Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys counseling families with people living with disability, participating in youth and women’s ministry, singing, and spending time with her family.

Elizabeth is married to John, and together they have three children—Elvis, Stephen, and Zawadi; one daughter-in-law, Joyce; and one grandson, Leiyan.

Dr. Joseph Theuri

Medical Director

Since 2011, Dr. Joseph Theuri has served as the Medical Director of CURE Kenya, where he manages the day-to-day operations of surgery and treatment for patients at the hospital.

Dr. Theuri received his bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi and completed his internship at AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital. In 1998, he joined CURE Kenya as the hospital’s first clinical resident, where he was trained and mentored by CURE Kenya’s medical director at the time, Dr. Tim Mead. At the time, the only real orthopedic training program for the region was in Uganda, so in 2000, CURE sponsored Dr. Theuri to receive a degree in orthopedic surgery from Makerere University. He graduated in 2003 and served as CURE Kenya’s assistant medical director from 2004-2011.

In 2005, Dr. Theuri established a national clubfoot treatment program called Clubfoot Care Project for Kenya. In 2006 and 2007, he helped establish the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) orthopedic program at CURE Kenya and the Moi University Master of Medicine in Orthopedics program. He now oversees the COSECSA orthopedic training program at CURE Kenya. This training program, which is also supported by the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons, trains orthopedic residents who serve throughout Kenya and beyond.

Dr. Theuri is involved in leadership at the AIC Kijabe Local Church and is also a children’s Sunday school teacher. He and his wife, Lillian, have four children: Daniel Macharia, David Mburu, Josephine Wairimu, and Reuben Mburu.

Ruth Wangui

Human Resource Manager

Ruth serves as the Human Resource Manager for the CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya and is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of Human Resources. In her 12 years of experience, she has been an administrative officer, a human resource practitioner, and a university lecturer. Her career path has revolved around interacting with people from different nationalities, and it is her greatest desire to impact lives for positive change. She is a certified human resource professional (CHRP-K) with a master’s degree in business administration, specializing in human resource management. Her bachelor’s degree was in commerce and business administration. Additionally, she is a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

Ruth loves what she does at the hospital, and her greatest desire is to impact the life of the patients we serve through the quality of workers she brings on board.

When she is not working, she enjoys a good dance. She is married and a proud mother of two lovely boys.

Dr. Mwemezi Kaino

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Mwemezi Kaino serves as a Consultant Anesthesiologist at CURE Kenya.  Previously, Dr. Kaino worked at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center in Tanzania. He has been very active and involved in furthering the study of and advocating for accessibility to anesthesia. Dr. Kaino holds numerous certifications, is a published researcher, and has been a senior lecturer and coordinator of undergraduate and post-graduate training in anesthesia and critical care.

Dr. Kaino began his secondary education at the University of Botswana, and followed that with a degree from National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in Ukraine before returning to Tanzania to complete a master’s degree at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College. He is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, English, Kiswahili, and the tribal languages of Kinjakyusa, Kihaya, Kihehe, and Kibena.

Dr. Kaino and his wife, Venerabla, reside in Kijabe, Kenya, along with their two daughters.

Dr. Philemon Ogeto Nyambati

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

Dr. Nyambati serves as a Pediatric Orthopedic, and Spine Surgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and is a part of the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons (FCS-ECSA).

Dr. Nyambati is at CURE Kenya to put a smile on children’s faces through the correction and treatment of their conditions. He is married to Gladys, the Head of In-Patient Care at the Kijabe Hospital.  They enjoy serving God together through their calling to help others.

Dr. Federico Sibona

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Sibona serves as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Turn and graduate degree from Ortho University of Brescia. He spent two years between Burundi and Tanzania working as a general practitioner. In 2015, as a 4th-year resident, he was introduced to CURE.

Dr. Sibona is married to Elisa Lupi, a gynecologist, and is the father of Matteo, Marta, and Andrea.

Dr. Thomas Sough

Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon

Dr. Sough serves as a Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. He obtained an MB, BS from Ahmadu Bello University – Zaria. His past experience includes serving as a consultant orthopedic surgeon and academic lecturer at the University of Abjua Teaching Hospital – Orthopedic and Traumatology, and as a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons.

Dr. Sough is at CURE to serve the injured in society through his God-given skills in orthopedics and trauma. When not working as a surgeon, he serves as a Deacon at his local church. Dr. Sough is married to Fidelia, a certified accountant, and has four children (Praise, Joshua, Enoch, and Thelma).

Dr. Joseph Theuri

Medical Director

Since 2011, Dr. Joseph Theuri has served as the Medical Director of CURE Kenya, where he manages the day-to-day operations of surgery and treatment for patients at the hospital.

Dr. Theuri received his bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi and completed his internship at AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital. In 1998, he joined CURE Kenya as the hospital’s first clinical resident, where he was trained and mentored by CURE Kenya’s medical director at the time, Dr. Tim Mead. At the time, the only real orthopedic training program for the region was in Uganda, so in 2000, CURE sponsored Dr. Theuri to receive a degree in orthopedic surgery from Makerere University. He graduated in 2003 and served as CURE Kenya’s assistant medical director from 2004-2011.

In 2005, Dr. Theuri established a national clubfoot treatment program called Clubfoot Care Project for Kenya. In 2006 and 2007, he helped establish the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) orthopedic program at CURE Kenya and the Moi University Master of Medicine in Orthopedics program. He now oversees the COSECSA orthopedic training program at CURE Kenya. This training program, which is also supported by the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons, trains orthopedic residents who serve throughout Kenya and beyond.

Dr. Theuri is involved in leadership at the AIC Kijabe Local Church and is also a children’s Sunday school teacher. He and his wife, Lillian, have four children: Daniel Macharia, David Mburu, Josephine Wairimu, and Reuben Mburu.

Kennedy Gichira

Programs and Development Director

Dr. Kennedy serves as the Programs and Development Director at CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya, where he is responsible for business advancement through partnerships and program management.

Dr. Kennedy holds a PhD in business management from Chuka. He also has a bachelor’s degree from Kenyatta University and a master’s degree in community development from the University of Nairobi.

In addition to working for various nonprofit organizations in Eastern Africa, Dr. Kennedy spent over 10 years as an executive director at Anglican Development Services Kenya. He is excited to be at CURE Kenya sharing the love of Christ and transforming kids’ lives.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Kennedy loves spending time with his family, serving at his local church, and volunteering in nonprofit organizations.

Dr. Evelyn Mbugua

Executive Director

Dr. Evelyn Mbugua serves as the executive director of CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya, located in Kijabe, Kenya.

Dr. Mbugua comes to CURE with more than 16 years of experience as a clinician, seven of which have been in senior management in a clinical setting. As a physician in internal medicine, she completed her residency at Aga Khan University Hospital in Pakistan. From there, she went to AIC Kijabe Hospital where she served as the head of internal medicine, the director of graduate medical education, and most recently as the director of clinical services. Dr. Evelyn completed her bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi, her master’s degree in internal medicine from Aga Khan University, and is currently pursuing a master of business administration degree from the University of South Wales.

She is passionate about serving kingdom purposes especially by impacting future generations. She enjoys reading, getting to know people, and hearing their life stories.

Victor Mose

Spiritual Director

Victor serves as spiritual director for AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. In his role, he provides spiritual care to CURE staff, oversees spiritual outreach events in the community, and ensures that proper spiritual patient care emanates from every discipline within the hospital. He also establishes and models standards of Christian conduct for CURE staff, patients, patient families, and the community the hospital serves.

Since 2001, Victor has served as a local pastor in the Kisii region. He has also worked as the principal of a Bible training center and chaplain of an academy. Victor holds a diploma in Bible and pastoral ministries from Pwani Bible Institute and a bachelor’s degree in Bible and theology from Africa Theological Seminary.

In his personal time, Victor is a gospel artist and has recorded two albums, with more than 20 songs. He is married to Rose Rabera, and they have two sons: Alfa and Ebenezer.



Naomi Njeri Mwangi

Facility Director

Naomi serves as Facility Director at CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya, where she ensures all hospital buildings and equipment systems are safe and functional.

She has a bachelor’s degree in health system management from Kenya Methodist University Nairobi.

Outside of serving CURE, she enjoys doing charitable work and spending time with her friends and family, including her husband, David, and her children, Paula and John.

Lydia Nyambane

Director of Nursing

Lydia serves as Nursing Director at CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya, where she directs nursing services across the hospital while ensuring excellent patient safety.

She has a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Nairobi and a postgraduate diploma in human resource management.

Working for CURE has given Lydia a chance to be surrounded by like-minded people whose sole purpose is to help children with disabilities improve their quality of life.

Away from her nursing duties, Lydia enjoys traveling to different countries and experiencing other cultures.

Elizabeth Shonko

Director of Quality

Elizabeth serves as the quality and patient safety director at CURE Kenya. She ensures the provision of efficient and effective leadership in quality improvement and patient safety.

Trained at Kijabe College of Health Sciences, Elizabeth has been a nurse for over 30 years, including ten years at CURE Kenya. She has worked as a deputy nurse in charge, maternity nurse in charge, quality manager, and acting nursing director. She enjoys coming to work every day at CURE and seeing patients achieving something they could not do before, like wearing a shoe or holding a pen.

Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys counseling families with people living with disability, participating in youth and women’s ministry, singing, and spending time with her family.

Elizabeth is married to John, and together they have three children—Elvis, Stephen, and Zawadi; one daughter-in-law, Joyce; and one grandson, Leiyan.

Dr. Joseph Theuri

Medical Director

Since 2011, Dr. Joseph Theuri has served as the Medical Director of CURE Kenya, where he manages the day-to-day operations of surgery and treatment for patients at the hospital.

Dr. Theuri received his bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi and completed his internship at AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital. In 1998, he joined CURE Kenya as the hospital’s first clinical resident, where he was trained and mentored by CURE Kenya’s medical director at the time, Dr. Tim Mead. At the time, the only real orthopedic training program for the region was in Uganda, so in 2000, CURE sponsored Dr. Theuri to receive a degree in orthopedic surgery from Makerere University. He graduated in 2003 and served as CURE Kenya’s assistant medical director from 2004-2011.

In 2005, Dr. Theuri established a national clubfoot treatment program called Clubfoot Care Project for Kenya. In 2006 and 2007, he helped establish the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) orthopedic program at CURE Kenya and the Moi University Master of Medicine in Orthopedics program. He now oversees the COSECSA orthopedic training program at CURE Kenya. This training program, which is also supported by the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons, trains orthopedic residents who serve throughout Kenya and beyond.

Dr. Theuri is involved in leadership at the AIC Kijabe Local Church and is also a children’s Sunday school teacher. He and his wife, Lillian, have four children: Daniel Macharia, David Mburu, Josephine Wairimu, and Reuben Mburu.

Ruth Wangui

Human Resource Manager

Ruth serves as the Human Resource Manager for the CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya and is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of Human Resources. In her 12 years of experience, she has been an administrative officer, a human resource practitioner, and a university lecturer. Her career path has revolved around interacting with people from different nationalities, and it is her greatest desire to impact lives for positive change. She is a certified human resource professional (CHRP-K) with a master’s degree in business administration, specializing in human resource management. Her bachelor’s degree was in commerce and business administration. Additionally, she is a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

Ruth loves what she does at the hospital, and her greatest desire is to impact the life of the patients we serve through the quality of workers she brings on board.

When she is not working, she enjoys a good dance. She is married and a proud mother of two lovely boys.

Dr. Mwemezi Kaino

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Mwemezi Kaino serves as a Consultant Anesthesiologist at CURE Kenya.  Previously, Dr. Kaino worked at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center in Tanzania. He has been very active and involved in furthering the study of and advocating for accessibility to anesthesia. Dr. Kaino holds numerous certifications, is a published researcher, and has been a senior lecturer and coordinator of undergraduate and post-graduate training in anesthesia and critical care.

Dr. Kaino began his secondary education at the University of Botswana, and followed that with a degree from National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in Ukraine before returning to Tanzania to complete a master’s degree at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College. He is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, English, Kiswahili, and the tribal languages of Kinjakyusa, Kihaya, Kihehe, and Kibena.

Dr. Kaino and his wife, Venerabla, reside in Kijabe, Kenya, along with their two daughters.

Dr. Philemon Ogeto Nyambati

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

Dr. Nyambati serves as a Pediatric Orthopedic, and Spine Surgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and is a part of the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons (FCS-ECSA).

Dr. Nyambati is at CURE Kenya to put a smile on children’s faces through the correction and treatment of their conditions. He is married to Gladys, the Head of In-Patient Care at the Kijabe Hospital.  They enjoy serving God together through their calling to help others.

Dr. Federico Sibona

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Sibona serves as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Turn and graduate degree from Ortho University of Brescia. He spent two years between Burundi and Tanzania working as a general practitioner. In 2015, as a 4th-year resident, he was introduced to CURE.

Dr. Sibona is married to Elisa Lupi, a gynecologist, and is the father of Matteo, Marta, and Andrea.

Dr. Thomas Sough

Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon

Dr. Sough serves as a Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. He obtained an MB, BS from Ahmadu Bello University – Zaria. His past experience includes serving as a consultant orthopedic surgeon and academic lecturer at the University of Abjua Teaching Hospital – Orthopedic and Traumatology, and as a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons.

Dr. Sough is at CURE to serve the injured in society through his God-given skills in orthopedics and trauma. When not working as a surgeon, he serves as a Deacon at his local church. Dr. Sough is married to Fidelia, a certified accountant, and has four children (Praise, Joshua, Enoch, and Thelma).

Dr. Joseph Theuri

Medical Director

Since 2011, Dr. Joseph Theuri has served as the Medical Director of CURE Kenya, where he manages the day-to-day operations of surgery and treatment for patients at the hospital.

Dr. Theuri received his bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi and completed his internship at AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital. In 1998, he joined CURE Kenya as the hospital’s first clinical resident, where he was trained and mentored by CURE Kenya’s medical director at the time, Dr. Tim Mead. At the time, the only real orthopedic training program for the region was in Uganda, so in 2000, CURE sponsored Dr. Theuri to receive a degree in orthopedic surgery from Makerere University. He graduated in 2003 and served as CURE Kenya’s assistant medical director from 2004-2011.

In 2005, Dr. Theuri established a national clubfoot treatment program called Clubfoot Care Project for Kenya. In 2006 and 2007, he helped establish the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) orthopedic program at CURE Kenya and the Moi University Master of Medicine in Orthopedics program. He now oversees the COSECSA orthopedic training program at CURE Kenya. This training program, which is also supported by the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons, trains orthopedic residents who serve throughout Kenya and beyond.

Dr. Theuri is involved in leadership at the AIC Kijabe Local Church and is also a children’s Sunday school teacher. He and his wife, Lillian, have four children: Daniel Macharia, David Mburu, Josephine Wairimu, and Reuben Mburu.