Mbale, Uganda: CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda has commissioned a new state-of-the-art surgical suite, significantly expanding its capacity to treat children with complex neurological conditions.
The facility, unveiled on April 15, 2026, marks a major milestone as the hospital celebrates 25 years of providing specialised care to children across Uganda and beyond.
Hospital officials said the new surgical suite will enhance their ability to perform life-saving procedures for children suffering from conditions such as hydrocephalus, spina bifida, brain tumours, and other neural tube defects.
“This facility will expand our capacity to serve thousands of children living with treatable brain conditions,” the hospital said in a statement.
The expansion is also expected to strengthen training for pediatric neurosurgeons through the hospital’s globally recognised fellowship programmes.
25 years of healing and transformation
Founded in 2001, CURE Uganda has grown into one of Africa’s leading centres for pediatric brain surgery, performing approximately 2,000 surgical procedures annually.
The hospital offers minimally invasive endoscopic neurosurgery and attracts medical professionals from around the world for specialised training.
“By the grace of God, we stand today at a remarkable milestone—25 years of healing, hope, and transformation,” the hospital noted.
CURE Uganda operates under CURE International, a nonprofit network of children’s hospitals providing free surgical care in eight countries.
The organisation attributes its growth to the support of international partners and donors, enabling services to be offered at no cost to families.
Officials said the new facility will create a multiplier effect by training more specialists and extending impact beyond Uganda.
Uganda, like many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, continues to face a shortage of specialised neurosurgical services, particularly for children.
The new surgical suite is expected to ease pressure on referral systems while improving access to timely and advanced care.
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