Conditions we treat: Spina Bifida

by Joel Witwer on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11:15 am

This blog is part of an ongoing series looking to explain the common conditions CURE treats in ways that all of us non-medical folk can understand.   Spina Bifida is the second most treated condition at CURE Uganda. It’s a scary condition, but thankfully, it is very treatable. There are a few different kinds of […]

Enhanced Patient safety at CURE Uganda

by Chaanga Mungalu on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9:10 am

At CURE, we strive to provide excellent care to our patients. Safety is a high priority, and we continue exploring ways of enhancing patient safety during surgical procedures. CURE Uganda is one of Africa’s leading hospitals that treat neurological conditions such as hydrocephalus, spina bifida, neural tube defects, and spinal and brain tumors. Since its […]

Treasure in Uganda

by Susan Powell on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 4:47 pm

What do you do when you find a beautiful treasure hidden in a field? After celebrating that it’s there, you invite others to come and see.  Tucked away in Mbale, Uganda, is one such gem. At CURE Uganda, a Christian hospital specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, approximately 1,500 neurosurgical procedures are performed every year. Comparatively, this […]

A Tale of Two Winnies

by Edwin Ongom on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 4:21 pm

A few years back, Winnie, a 22-year-old woman from western Uganda, left her home in search of employment in the city of Kampala. She did find work. Eventually, she even started her own business selling matooke (plantains). Some time later, Winnie gave birth to a baby girl. She named her Winnie. She was shocked to […]

Dr. Mousa brings innovative ETV/CPC procedure to Indonesia

by Christopher Mullen on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 2:49 pm

“In my hometown, neurosurgery doesn’t happen often,” says Dr. Mousa, a fellow in the CURE Hydrocephalus & Spina Bifida (CHSB) program. Dr. Mousa’s use of the word “hometown” may make you think of someplace small, but his Indonesian city contains a population of 7 million. “There are many motorcycle accidents and also many pediatric needs […]

Uganda celebrates World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day

by Christopher Mullen on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 9:27 am

Families from across Uganda came out to help spread the word about the causes and treatment of hydrocephalus and spina bifida.

A long journey to healing

by CURE Editorial Team on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 2:39 pm

A poem by Situmbeko Wambulawae and Harold Haamumba

Mbarara Clinic: Meeting the continued needs of our patients

by Christopher Mullen on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 1:45 pm

Once every two months, a team of doctors, social workers, and members of CURE Uganda’s spiritual team travel to Mbarara to perform a clinic, with the purpose of following up with the children that have been treated at CURE Uganda. On this trip, the team was accompanied by three pre-med and nursing students from Grand Canyon University.

Complete healing for kids and parents

by Miriam Ongom on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 11:03 am

Takali broke down in tears when she saw her newborn daughter for the first time. Baby Madina had a strange swelling protruding from the base of her spine; Takali had never seen anything like it before. The midwives and doctors confirmed that Madina had spina bifida and immediately referred her to CURE Uganda.

Dr. Benjamin Warf to be named Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Chair

by CURE International on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 3:00 pm

We are pleased to announce yet another esteemed recognition for pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Warf. On Wednesday, Dr. Warf will be named the inaugural incumbent Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Chair at Boston Children’s Hospital.