About CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda
Officially opened in Mbale, Uganda on January 19, 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. The teaching hospital consists of three operating rooms, an 18-bed Intensive Care Unit and 50 ward beds. 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.
Our Mission
“To heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
Luke 9:2
CURE Values
CURE’s core values guide our approach to providing medical and spiritual care for children, serving their families, and partnering with local organizations. Demonstrating God’s love in word and deed is at the heart of all we do.
1.
Christ-like Compassion
We respond to meet the needs of children and families with kindness, mercy, and healing.
Matthew 25:40 – “Whatever you have done unto the least of these, you have done unto me.”
2.
Faithfulness in Prayer
We pray to God who alone is the source of changed lives and transformed communities.
Psalm 95:6 – “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”
3.
Joy in Service
We love serving children and helping them live life to its fullest.
Psalm 100:2 – “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”
4.
Integrity Always
We do the right thing and keep our promises.
2 Corinthians 8:21 – “For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man.”
5.
Intentional Relationships
We humbly collaborate with our patients, partners, and colleagues for multiplied impact.
Hebrews 10:24 – “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
6.
Commitment to Excellence
We strive to deliver the highest standard of care and professionalism in our work.
Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Our Annual Impact in Uganda
1,935
surgical procedures
this year
24,948
total surgical
procedures
715
medical professionals
trained this year
