A new surgical center in Uganda is expanding access to life-saving pediatric care, increasing treatment capacity for children suffering from serious neurological conditions, according to Cure International officials.
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The newly completed surgical wing at Cure Uganda in Mbale officially opened in April, marking a major expansion of services that began construction shortly after a recent visit from supporters and media partners. The facility is expected to increase the hospital’s ability to treat patients by about 30 percent.
Cure International leaders say the center is on track to treat roughly 2,200 children this year through life-saving surgeries, many of them involving complex neurological conditions such as hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and brain tumors. These conditions occur at significantly higher rates in Uganda compared to many other parts of the world.
Officials say families receive treatment at no cost, with surgeries fully covered through donations and international support.
Debbie, a representative with Cure International who helped share the update, described the hospital as a place of hope for families who often arrive after facing deep social stigma in their communities.
Many mothers, she said, come to the facility after being ostracized or blamed for their child’s illness, with some families believing the conditions are the result of curses or contamination. At Cure hospitals, she said, families are welcomed into a supportive environment where they meet others facing similar challenges.
“It’s a community where they belong, and we tell them there is a solution and there can be a tomorrow,” she said.
The organization says its mission is to provide both medical treatment and emotional support for families who often have nowhere else to turn.
Supporters say the expansion of the Mbale surgical center represents a significant step forward in expanding access to pediatric care in the region.
More information about Cure International’s work can be found at cure.org.
