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What We Do

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.

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.

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.

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.

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CURE Children’s
Hospital of Uganda

CURE Children’s
Hospital of Uganda

CURE Children’s
Hospital of Uganda

CURE Children’s
Hospital of Uganda

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

What We Do

CURE Uganda provides world-class, comprehensive care to treat to children suffering from a variety of 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

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

Spiritual Care

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

Before
After

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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. Humphrey Oketchi

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye

Medical Director

Senior Management Team
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

Physicians
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye

Medical Director