Uganda - CURE
Source: https://cure.org/uganda
Archived: 2026-04-23 16:40
Uganda - CURE
Skip to content
Our Hospitals
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 Hospital Network
Ministry Outreach
Before Surgery
Types of Surgery
After Surgery
Medical Training
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.
Overview
CURE Children’s Hospital Network
CURE operates a global network of eight pediatric hospitals providing high-quality surgical and intentional ministry care for children with treatable disabilities. CURE supporters help provide services at no cost for families living in poverty.
Learn More
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Niger
Philippines
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Ministry Outreach
CURE’S approach to healing goes beyond simply treating symptoms. We minister in word and deed to address the root of the difficulties facing children with disabilities.
Learn More
Biblical Counseling
Providing children and their families the Christ-centered counseling and support they need
Prayer & Bedside Ministry
Sharing comfort and encouragement from God’s Word
Play Therapy
Providing games, crafts, and story times so children feel loved and cared for
Mobile Clinics
Bringing medical and ministry care to children in remote regions
Pastor Training
Training pastors and local churches to serve the disabled community and undo stigmas
Advocacy & Awareness
Advocating for basic rights and removing barriers to healthcare for people with disabilities
Education & Prevention
Equipping and partnering with local governments, healthcare organizations, and churches to better serve children with disabilities
Before Surgery
From their first meeting with a doctor to diagnostic testing and nutritional support, CURE is committed to ensuring children and families are prepared before, during, and after surgery.
Learn More
Diagnostic Testing
X-rays and lab results help ensure that our doctors have all of the information needed to perform safe surgery.
Nutritional Support
The children we serve often suffer from malnutrition. We help them reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Patient Consultation
Medical teams meet with each patient to discuss different treatment options.
Lodging and Meals
Once admitted to the hospital, patients and caretakers are provided with lodging and meals at no cost to the families.
Conditions We Treat
Every day, CURE clinical teams provide life-changing surgery to children suffering from a wide range of disabilities.
Learn More
RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Burn Contractures ➜
Cleft Lip ➜
Cleft Palate ➜
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
Encephalocele ➜
Epilepsy ➜
Hydrocephalus ➜
Spina Bifida ➜
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Bowed Legs ➜
Clubfoot ➜
Genu Valgum (Knock Knees) ➜
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) ➜
Untreated Trauma ➜
Windswept Legs ➜
After Surgery
After surgery, patients receive check-ups, physical and emotional therapy, and adaptive devices, like wheelchairs and crutches. The path to recovery even includes fun in the playroom.
Learn More
Physical Therapy
Helping children improve strength and mobility after surgery
Follow-Up Appointments
Providing support and monitoring recovery to ensure the most successful surgical outcomes
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Providing everything from leg braces to prosthetic limbs to restore mobility to children
Prescription Medicine
Managing pain helps a child quickly recover from their surgery
Mobility & Assistive Device Fitting
Providing devices like wheelchairs so children can navigate the world and maintain independence
Training Medical Workers
More healthcare workers are needed to serve the millions of children living with treatable disabilities. We’re training them.
Learn More
CURE Neuro
Neurological conditions leave children the most vulnerable. CURE Uganda’s training program has created a pipeline of skilled neurosurgeons.
PAACS Residency
Medicine and ministry go hand in hand. We’re training local workers to meet surgical needs and share the love of Jesus.
COSECSA
Regions where we serve lack training institutions. We are accredited by the The College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa to host residencies and fellowships to train the next generation of surgical specialists.
Fellowship Programs
Excellence requires training. We offer year-long fellowships for doctors who seek specialized training in programs like orthopedics and neurosurgery.
Residency Rotations
CURE hospitals train surgical residents as part of their orthopedic or pediatric neurosurgical training programs through the government.
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.
Overview
Latest from CURE
Meet the Team
Financial Accountability
Medical & Ministry Teams
Strategy & Impact
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.
Overview
Overview
CURE International is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides surgery and comprehensive care for children with disabilities and works with both the local church and local healthcare systems to better serve them.
CURE Hospital Network
Providing surgical and ministry care to 23 countries from eight hospitals across Africa and the Philippines
Mission, Vision, and Values
Living out our mission to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God (Luke 9:2)
History
Providing comprehensive surgical care in a gospel-centered environment for 25+ years
Our Founders
Honoring CURE’s founders, Dr. Scott and Sally Harrison, who responded to the great physical and spiritual needs of children in places of poverty
Strategic Plan
Nine million children suffer with treatable disabilities in the countries we serve. Here’s our four-year plan to reach them.
FAQs
You’ve got questions? We have answers!
Get the Latest
Explore our recent news, medical advancements, and stories of impact.
Published Research
CURE medical professionals participate in research to better serve children. Read about it here.
News & Stories
We’re expanding hospitals, launching programs, and reaching milestones. Read about it here.
Patient Stories
Read about the incredible children CURE serves every day!
Press Hub
Find our latest press releases, media mentions, and press kit resources.
Meet the Team
Get to know the medical, ministry, and administrative colleagues helping kids heal.
Leadership
Providing expert surgical care and ministry support to children living in poverty around the world through permanent hospitals
Board of Directors
Advancing CURE’s mission to provide life-changing surgeries and proclaim the kingdom of God
Advisory Board
Lending their expertise to help CURE provide children with life-changing surgery and share the hope of Jesus.
Financial Accountability
CURE is a top-rated nonprofit organization for its transparency, accountability, and effectiveness.
Learn More
Our Medical Team
Committed and compassionate, our medical team provides children in under-resourced areas of the world the excellent surgical and ministry care they deserve.
Learn More
Our Ministry Team
Trained pastors, counselors, and ministers share the love of Jesus with children and families we serve.
Learn More
Measuring Impact
For over 25 years, we have believed that every child matters and every metric should be measured.
Learn More
Strategic Plan
Nine million children suffer with treatable disabilities in the countries we serve. Here’s our four-year plan to reach them.
Next Steps
Give, serve, and help kids heal with CURE.
Ways to Give
Support a Campaign
Join the Team
Peer to Peer
Radio Partnerships
Sponsor a Surgery
Provide life-changing surgical and ministry care.
Learn More
Ways to Give
Your generosity is life-changing and your trust is important to us. CURE is a top-rated nonprofit organization for its transparency, accountability, and effectiveness.
Give Today
Donate
Your gift will immediately provide a life-changing surgery to a child in need.
Monthly Giving
Automate your gift with a recurring monthly donation. Your consistent support makes planning easier both for you and for CURE.
Sponsor a Surgery
End the wait for a child in need of surgery! Give today and we will connect you with a child who benefits from your support.
Company Matching
Did you know thousands of companies match their employees’ charitable contributions? Check to see if your company participates, and you can double your gift–and your impact!
Donation FAQs
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Planned Giving
A gift from your will or other asset-based giving can be one of the most meaningful and impactful gifts you make, changing lives now and in the future.
Log In
Check your giving history, change your address, see your impact, and more.
Support a Campaign
You can help kids heal by gifting life-changing surgical and ministry care at CURE.
Smile Challenge
Every 3 minutes a child is born with a cleft condition. You can help!
Operation Run
You can help a child run for the very first time by supporting orthopedic surgeries at CURE.
Project Play
You can provide life-changing reconstructive surgery for children with severe burns.
Join the Team
Make a permanent difference in the lives of the children and families CURE serves every day.
Careers
With CURE, your passion and talents meet the greatest needs in the world today.
Volunteering
Volunteers are vital to helping CURE provide continuous, Christ-centered care of the highest quality across our hospital network.
Peer to Peer Fundraisers
You can start your peer-to-peer fundraiser here!
Start Your Fundraiser
Learn More
Learn more about peer-to-peer fundraisers.
Radio Partnerships
To reach more people with information about the life-changing surgeries CURE provides for children with treatable disabilities, we’ve partnered with the following radio stations.
Joy 99.3
JOY 99.3 has been West Michigan’s source for contemporary Christian music for more than 30 years.
The Brant Hansen Show
Hosted by Brant Hansen and Sherri Lynn, this syndicated program airs on more than 200 stations and is sponsored by CURE International.
The River
Uplifting and encouraging, 104.9 The River in Columbus, Ohio, broadcasts family-friendly Christian music.
The Fish Atlanta
Serving metro Atlanta, The Fish is a commercial radio station that plays contemporary Christian music.
Word FM
A long-standing CURE partner, WORD FM is a talk radio station based in Pennsylvania.
KSGN
We’re proud to partner with Riverside, California’s family friendly KSGN 89.7 FM.
Shine 104.9
Shine 104.9 is 100% community-funded and shares biblical truth and uplifting Christian music in Spokane and northern Idaho.
Why Surgery for Kids?
Our Hospitals
Back
Our Hospitals
Overview
Our Hospitals
Back
Our Hospitals
CURE Children's Hospital Network
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Niger
Philippines
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Ministry Outreach
Back
Ministry Outreach
Overview
Biblical Counseling
Prayer & Bedside Ministry
Play Therapy
Mobile Clinics
Pastor Training
Advocacy and Awareness
Education & Prevention
Before Surgery
Back
Before Surgery
Overview
Diagnostic Testing
Nutritional Support
Patient Consultation
Lodging & Meals
Types of Surgery
Back
Types of Surgery
Overview
Reconstructive Surgery:
Burn Contractures
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Neurological Surgery:
Spina Bifida
Encephalocele
Hydrocephalus
Orthopedic Surgery:
Bowed Legs
Clubfoot
Genu Valgum (Knock Knees)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)
Untreated Trauma
Windswept Legs
After Surgery
Back
After Surgery
Physical Therapy
Follow-Up Appointments
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Prescription Medicine
Mobility & Assistive Device Fitting
Medical Training
Back
Medical Training
CURE Neuro
PAACS Residency
COSECSA
Fellowship Programs
Residency Rotations
About CURE
Back
About CURE
Overview
Back
Overview
CURE Hospital Network
Mission, Vision, and Values
History
Our Founders
Strategic Plan
FAQs
Latest From CURE
Back
Latest From CURE
Published Research
News & Stories
Press Hub
Stories
Meet The Team
Back
Meet The Team
Leadership
Board of Directors
Financial Accountability
Back
Financial Accountability
Overview
Annual Report
Medical & Ministry Teams
Back
Medical & Ministry Teams
Our Medical Team
Our Ministry Team
Strategy & Impact
Back
Strategy & Impact
Measuring Impact
Strategic Plan
Next Steps
Back
Next Steps
Ways to Give
Back
Ways to Give
Donate
Monthly Giving
Sponsor a Surgery
Company Matching
Donation FAQs
Planned Giving
Log In
Support a Campaign
Back
Support a Campaign
Smile Challenge
Operation Run
Project Play
End the Wait
Join the Team
Back
Join the Team
Careers
Volunteer
Peer to Peer
Back
Peer to Peer
Start Your Fundraiser
Learn More
Radio Partnerships
Back
Radio Partnerships
Joy 99
The River ’25
The Fish Atlanta
Word FM
KSGN
The Brant Hansen Show
Log in
Contact
|
616.512.3105
|
[email protected]
|
Careers
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 2,000 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.
2,000+
neurosurgeries/year
29,000+
total neurosurgical procedures
6,200+
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.
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.
Learn more about spiritual care at CURE
Before
After
Curekid spotlight, cure uganda
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.”
Help More Kids
Hospital Leadership Team
Senior Management Team
Physicians
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Read Bio
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Read Bio
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Read Bio
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Read Bio
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Read Bio
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Read Bio
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Read Bio
Dr. Tomson Katungi
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Read Bio
Senior Management Team
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Read Bio
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Read Bio
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Read Bio
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Read Bio
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Read Bio
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Read Bio
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Read Bio
Physicians
Dr. Tomson Katungi
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Read Bio
Latest News & Stories from CURE Uganda
BBC News Features CURE Uganda’s Shuntless Solution for Hydrocephalus
Thirteen years ago in Kenya, a two-week-old baby named Milan was diagnosed with acquired hydrocephalus, a life-threatening condition in which fluid builds up inside...
CURE Opens Largest Specialized Pediatric ICU Building in Uganda
The CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda (CURE Uganda) is the world’s foremost neurosurgical hospital,...
Enhanced Patient Safety at CURE Uganda
At CURE, we strive to provide excellent care to our patients. Safety is a...
Join Us
For approximately $2,000, you can provide surgery for a child with a treatable disability and share with them the good news of Jesus.
Donate to CURE Uganda
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Irene serves as the Finance Manager for CURE Uganda. She works with a team of accountants and oversees procurement in order to deliver resources at the time they are needed. She is responsible for budgets and approving fund requisitions for daily operations.
Before coming to CURE Uganda, Irene worked with a charity organization that helped to supply water to communities, but she still felt something was missing in her life.
Irene is passionate about working at CURE because she loves the praise, worship, devotion, and teamwork. To her, it is a place where Jesus is alive.
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Annet serves as a Nurse Manager at CURE Uganda and oversees the nursing department. Annet has been a Nurse Manager at CURE Uganda since 2017 and joined the hospital in 2012. She has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Nursing department, including Ward and ICU in charge, OR/theatre in charge, and Assistant Nurse Manager. CURE has provided her with training opportunities in management and skills to care for children with neurological conditions including BLS, PALS, and ACLS among others.
She is happily married to a wonderful servant of God Apostle Daniel Ross Akol. Annet and her husband possess a unique burden for children with disabilities and their families and they pray for them daily.
Annet considers working for Cure Uganda a blessing and a great opportunity to contribute towards the holistic management of children with disabilities.
She also considers it an honor and privilege to be a part of a team that is
transforming and changing the lives of children with disabilities at CURE Uganda.
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Petwa serves as the Operations Manager at CURE Uganda and has been at CURE for over three years. Petwa supports and oversees the general activities of the hospital including security, general service, and procurement. Before coming to CURE, she worked for a civil society organization.
Petwa wanted to work in a place where she could get directly involved in life-changing ministry; CURE proved to be just the right fit. She finds joy in meeting the challenges everyday.
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Tim serves as the executive director of the
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda
. CURE Uganda is one of the world’s leading hospitals for treating children with hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and other neurosurgical conditions.
Tim joined CURE in 2006 and has served in a variety of roles, including vice president of development and sustainability as well as operations director for CURE Neuro. In 2011, Tim helped launch the
CURE Neuro
program, which currently includes a network of hydrocephalus treatment locations around the world. Tim became executive director of CURE Uganda in 2015. Through these experiences working with vulnerable children battling hydrocephalus, Tim and his family developed a unique burden for these suffering children and their families.
Tim has a bachelor’s in economics and accounting from Gordon College and a master of business administration from Penn State University. He is an avid reader, golfer, water skier, and guitar player. Tim and his wife, Kiera, are blessed with three energetic young kids-—Isaiah, Isabel, and Micah.
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Esther serves as the Human Resources Manager at CURE Uganda. She holds a Masters’s Degree in Human Resources Management. “It really hurts me when one of my staff is not happy, I will always try to engage with them to see how they can be helped.”- Esther.
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye serves as the medical director at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda. In this role, he is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of lifesaving surgical and medical care for the patients CURE Uganda treats.
Dr. Emma completed medical school at Uganda’s Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He completed his master’s in neurosurgery and fellowship training at the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining CURE, Dr. Emma served at BethanyKids at AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he was head of pediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Emma and his wife, Florence, have three children.
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Pastor Fred Wangwa serves as the spiritual director at CURE Uganda. In his role, he provides general oversight to all spiritual ministry programs and ensures that spiritual care to is given to CURE staff, patients, and caretakers. Fred oversees spiritual outreach events in the communities and ensures that proper spiritual patient care emanates from every discipline within the hospital. He also establishes and models standards of Christian conduct for CURE staff, patients and their families, and the communities where CURE is serving.
Fred was a local church pastor for eleven years and a missions coordinator for a church planting team for six years before joining CURE. He is passionate about making Christ known to all people in all nations – John 17:3.
Pastor Fred holds degrees in theology, psychology, and counseling and a master’s degree in public health from Bugema University. He lives and serves the Lord and his people in Mbale area with his family.
Dr. Tomson Katungi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Tomson serves as a Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda, where he performs surgery, leads the pediatric neuro-oncology team, and directs postgraduate training.
He received his medical degree from Mbarara University of Science and Technology and began his career at CURE Uganda, where he served for five years as a Medical Officer and later as Medical Services Supervisor. He then completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Cape Town, followed by a neurosurgery fellowship through the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa and a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery from the University of Cape Town. He also completed a one-year fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Tomson enjoys serving with CURE because of the unwavering focus on mission as the team strives to provide high-quality care to vulnerable children throughout Uganda.
Outside of work, Dr. Tomson enjoys playing sports, jogging, and working out. He is also a musician (piano and guitar) and an active member of the Pearl Haven Christian Centre and the local Rotary Club, where he serves as Treasurer.
Dr. Tomson is married to Miriah, who is also a medical doctor. They have four children: Josiah, Faith, Jesse, and Joel.
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Kaleab serves as a Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda. An Ethiopian native, Dr. Kaleab attended medical school at Hayat Medical College in Addis Ababa, graduating in 2016. He then worked as a General Practitioner at St. Peter’s Hospital until the end of 2017. From 2018-2022, Dr. Kaleab completed the neurosurgery training program at Tikur Anbessa Hospital at Addis Ababa University. In 2022, he also took the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) exam, graduating with honors.
Before coming to CURE in 2024, Dr. Kaleab practiced neurosurgery at several institutions in Ethiopia. He is thankful to be part of the CURE family and to serve patients alongside a team of caretakers with a high level of experience.
Outside of his work at CURE, Dr. Kaleab likes to spend time with his wife, Kidist. He also enjoys pursuing art, mainly sketching.
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Oketchi serves as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda.
He completed advanced medical training at several esteemed institutions: a WFNS Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Tübingen in Germany; a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Nairobi/AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya; a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery at Wuhan University School of Medicine in China; and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda.
Previously, Dr. Oketchi worked at AIC Kijabe Hospital as a Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon and a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow. He has also worked at the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University as a resident in the Department of Neurosurgery and at Pope John’s Hospital in Lira, Uganda, as a General Practitioner.
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye serves as the medical director at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda. In this role, he is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of lifesaving surgical and medical care for the patients CURE Uganda treats.
Dr. Emma completed medical school at Uganda’s Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He completed his master’s in neurosurgery and fellowship training at the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining CURE, Dr. Emma served at BethanyKids at AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he was head of pediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Emma and his wife, Florence, have three children.
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Irene serves as the Finance Manager for CURE Uganda. She works with a team of accountants and oversees procurement in order to deliver resources at the time they are needed. She is responsible for budgets and approving fund requisitions for daily operations.
Before coming to CURE Uganda, Irene worked with a charity organization that helped to supply water to communities, but she still felt something was missing in her life.
Irene is passionate about working at CURE because she loves the praise, worship, devotion, and teamwork. To her, it is a place where Jesus is alive.
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Annet serves as a Nurse Manager at CURE Uganda and oversees the nursing department. Annet has been a Nurse Manager at CURE Uganda since 2017 and joined the hospital in 2012. She has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Nursing department, including Ward and ICU in charge, OR/theatre in charge, and Assistant Nurse Manager. CURE has provided her with training opportunities in management and skills to care for children with neurological conditions including BLS, PALS, and ACLS among others.
She is happily married to a wonderful servant of God Apostle Daniel Ross Akol. Annet and her husband possess a unique burden for children with disabilities and their families and they pray for them daily.
Annet considers working for Cure Uganda a blessing and a great opportunity to contribute towards the holistic management of children with disabilities.
She also considers it an honor and privilege to be a part of a team that is
transforming and changing the lives of children with disabilities at CURE Uganda.
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Petwa serves as the Operations Manager at CURE Uganda and has been at CURE for over three years. Petwa supports and oversees the general activities of the hospital including security, general service, and procurement. Before coming to CURE, she worked for a civil society organization.
Petwa wanted to work in a place where she could get directly involved in life-changing ministry; CURE proved to be just the right fit. She finds joy in meeting the challenges everyday.
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Tim serves as the executive director of the
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda
. CURE Uganda is one of the world’s leading hospitals for treating children with hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and other neurosurgical conditions.
Tim joined CURE in 2006 and has served in a variety of roles, including vice president of development and sustainability as well as operations director for CURE Neuro. In 2011, Tim helped launch the
CURE Neuro
program, which currently includes a network of hydrocephalus treatment locations around the world. Tim became executive director of CURE Uganda in 2015. Through these experiences working with vulnerable children battling hydrocephalus, Tim and his family developed a unique burden for these suffering children and their families.
Tim has a bachelor’s in economics and accounting from Gordon College and a master of business administration from Penn State University. He is an avid reader, golfer, water skier, and guitar player. Tim and his wife, Kiera, are blessed with three energetic young kids-—Isaiah, Isabel, and Micah.
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Esther serves as the Human Resources Manager at CURE Uganda. She holds a Masters’s Degree in Human Resources Management. “It really hurts me when one of my staff is not happy, I will always try to engage with them to see how they can be helped.”- Esther.
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye serves as the medical director at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda. In this role, he is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of lifesaving surgical and medical care for the patients CURE Uganda treats.
Dr. Emma completed medical school at Uganda’s Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He completed his master’s in neurosurgery and fellowship training at the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining CURE, Dr. Emma served at BethanyKids at AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he was head of pediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Emma and his wife, Florence, have three children.
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Pastor Fred Wangwa serves as the spiritual director at CURE Uganda. In his role, he provides general oversight to all spiritual ministry programs and ensures that spiritual care to is given to CURE staff, patients, and caretakers. Fred oversees spiritual outreach events in the communities and ensures that proper spiritual patient care emanates from every discipline within the hospital. He also establishes and models standards of Christian conduct for CURE staff, patients and their families, and the communities where CURE is serving.
Fred was a local church pastor for eleven years and a missions coordinator for a church planting team for six years before joining CURE. He is passionate about making Christ known to all people in all nations – John 17:3.
Pastor Fred holds degrees in theology, psychology, and counseling and a master’s degree in public health from Bugema University. He lives and serves the Lord and his people in Mbale area with his family.
Dr. Tomson Katungi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Tomson serves as a Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda, where he performs surgery, leads the pediatric neuro-oncology team, and directs postgraduate training.
He received his medical degree from Mbarara University of Science and Technology and began his career at CURE Uganda, where he served for five years as a Medical Officer and later as Medical Services Supervisor. He then completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Cape Town, followed by a neurosurgery fellowship through the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa and a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery from the University of Cape Town. He also completed a one-year fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Tomson enjoys serving with CURE because of the unwavering focus on mission as the team strives to provide high-quality care to vulnerable children throughout Uganda.
Outside of work, Dr. Tomson enjoys playing sports, jogging, and working out. He is also a musician (piano and guitar) and an active member of the Pearl Haven Christian Centre and the local Rotary Club, where he serves as Treasurer.
Dr. Tomson is married to Miriah, who is also a medical doctor. They have four children: Josiah, Faith, Jesse, and Joel.
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Kaleab serves as a Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda. An Ethiopian native, Dr. Kaleab attended medical school at Hayat Medical College in Addis Ababa, graduating in 2016. He then worked as a General Practitioner at St. Peter’s Hospital until the end of 2017. From 2018-2022, Dr. Kaleab completed the neurosurgery training program at Tikur Anbessa Hospital at Addis Ababa University. In 2022, he also took the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) exam, graduating with honors.
Before coming to CURE in 2024, Dr. Kaleab practiced neurosurgery at several institutions in Ethiopia. He is thankful to be part of the CURE family and to serve patients alongside a team of caretakers with a high level of experience.
Outside of his work at CURE, Dr. Kaleab likes to spend time with his wife, Kidist. He also enjoys pursuing art, mainly sketching.
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Oketchi serves as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda.
He completed advanced medical training at several esteemed institutions: a WFNS Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Tübingen in Germany; a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Nairobi/AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya; a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery at Wuhan University School of Medicine in China; and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda.
Previously, Dr. Oketchi worked at AIC Kijabe Hospital as a Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon and a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow. He has also worked at the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University as a resident in the Department of Neurosurgery and at Pope John’s Hospital in Lira, Uganda, as a General Practitioner.
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye serves as the medical director at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda. In this role, he is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of lifesaving surgical and medical care for the patients CURE Uganda treats.
Dr. Emma completed medical school at Uganda’s Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He completed his master’s in neurosurgery and fellowship training at the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining CURE, Dr. Emma served at BethanyKids at AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he was head of pediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Emma and his wife, Florence, have three children.
Welcome To CURE!
It appears that you may be visiting from a region where we have affiliate offices. Please navigate directly to a CURE affiliate website to learn more or make a donation.
CURE UK
CURE Canada
Skip to content
Our Hospitals
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 Hospital Network
Ministry Outreach
Before Surgery
Types of Surgery
After Surgery
Medical Training
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.
Overview
CURE Children’s Hospital Network
CURE operates a global network of eight pediatric hospitals providing high-quality surgical and intentional ministry care for children with treatable disabilities. CURE supporters help provide services at no cost for families living in poverty.
Learn More
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Niger
Philippines
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Ministry Outreach
CURE’S approach to healing goes beyond simply treating symptoms. We minister in word and deed to address the root of the difficulties facing children with disabilities.
Learn More
Biblical Counseling
Providing children and their families the Christ-centered counseling and support they need
Prayer & Bedside Ministry
Sharing comfort and encouragement from God’s Word
Play Therapy
Providing games, crafts, and story times so children feel loved and cared for
Mobile Clinics
Bringing medical and ministry care to children in remote regions
Pastor Training
Training pastors and local churches to serve the disabled community and undo stigmas
Advocacy & Awareness
Advocating for basic rights and removing barriers to healthcare for people with disabilities
Education & Prevention
Equipping and partnering with local governments, healthcare organizations, and churches to better serve children with disabilities
Before Surgery
From their first meeting with a doctor to diagnostic testing and nutritional support, CURE is committed to ensuring children and families are prepared before, during, and after surgery.
Learn More
Diagnostic Testing
X-rays and lab results help ensure that our doctors have all of the information needed to perform safe surgery.
Nutritional Support
The children we serve often suffer from malnutrition. We help them reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Patient Consultation
Medical teams meet with each patient to discuss different treatment options.
Lodging and Meals
Once admitted to the hospital, patients and caretakers are provided with lodging and meals at no cost to the families.
Conditions We Treat
Every day, CURE clinical teams provide life-changing surgery to children suffering from a wide range of disabilities.
Learn More
RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Burn Contractures ➜
Cleft Lip ➜
Cleft Palate ➜
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
Encephalocele ➜
Epilepsy ➜
Hydrocephalus ➜
Spina Bifida ➜
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Bowed Legs ➜
Clubfoot ➜
Genu Valgum (Knock Knees) ➜
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) ➜
Untreated Trauma ➜
Windswept Legs ➜
After Surgery
After surgery, patients receive check-ups, physical and emotional therapy, and adaptive devices, like wheelchairs and crutches. The path to recovery even includes fun in the playroom.
Learn More
Physical Therapy
Helping children improve strength and mobility after surgery
Follow-Up Appointments
Providing support and monitoring recovery to ensure the most successful surgical outcomes
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Providing everything from leg braces to prosthetic limbs to restore mobility to children
Prescription Medicine
Managing pain helps a child quickly recover from their surgery
Mobility & Assistive Device Fitting
Providing devices like wheelchairs so children can navigate the world and maintain independence
Training Medical Workers
More healthcare workers are needed to serve the millions of children living with treatable disabilities. We’re training them.
Learn More
CURE Neuro
Neurological conditions leave children the most vulnerable. CURE Uganda’s training program has created a pipeline of skilled neurosurgeons.
PAACS Residency
Medicine and ministry go hand in hand. We’re training local workers to meet surgical needs and share the love of Jesus.
COSECSA
Regions where we serve lack training institutions. We are accredited by the The College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa to host residencies and fellowships to train the next generation of surgical specialists.
Fellowship Programs
Excellence requires training. We offer year-long fellowships for doctors who seek specialized training in programs like orthopedics and neurosurgery.
Residency Rotations
CURE hospitals train surgical residents as part of their orthopedic or pediatric neurosurgical training programs through the government.
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.
Overview
Latest from CURE
Meet the Team
Financial Accountability
Medical & Ministry Teams
Strategy & Impact
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.
Overview
Overview
CURE International is a Christian nonprofit organization that provides surgery and comprehensive care for children with disabilities and works with both the local church and local healthcare systems to better serve them.
CURE Hospital Network
Providing surgical and ministry care to 23 countries from eight hospitals across Africa and the Philippines
Mission, Vision, and Values
Living out our mission to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God (Luke 9:2)
History
Providing comprehensive surgical care in a gospel-centered environment for 25+ years
Our Founders
Honoring CURE’s founders, Dr. Scott and Sally Harrison, who responded to the great physical and spiritual needs of children in places of poverty
Strategic Plan
Nine million children suffer with treatable disabilities in the countries we serve. Here’s our four-year plan to reach them.
FAQs
You’ve got questions? We have answers!
Get the Latest
Explore our recent news, medical advancements, and stories of impact.
Published Research
CURE medical professionals participate in research to better serve children. Read about it here.
News & Stories
We’re expanding hospitals, launching programs, and reaching milestones. Read about it here.
Patient Stories
Read about the incredible children CURE serves every day!
Press Hub
Find our latest press releases, media mentions, and press kit resources.
Meet the Team
Get to know the medical, ministry, and administrative colleagues helping kids heal.
Leadership
Providing expert surgical care and ministry support to children living in poverty around the world through permanent hospitals
Board of Directors
Advancing CURE’s mission to provide life-changing surgeries and proclaim the kingdom of God
Advisory Board
Lending their expertise to help CURE provide children with life-changing surgery and share the hope of Jesus.
Financial Accountability
CURE is a top-rated nonprofit organization for its transparency, accountability, and effectiveness.
Learn More
Our Medical Team
Committed and compassionate, our medical team provides children in under-resourced areas of the world the excellent surgical and ministry care they deserve.
Learn More
Our Ministry Team
Trained pastors, counselors, and ministers share the love of Jesus with children and families we serve.
Learn More
Measuring Impact
For over 25 years, we have believed that every child matters and every metric should be measured.
Learn More
Strategic Plan
Nine million children suffer with treatable disabilities in the countries we serve. Here’s our four-year plan to reach them.
Next Steps
Give, serve, and help kids heal with CURE.
Ways to Give
Support a Campaign
Join the Team
Peer to Peer
Radio Partnerships
Sponsor a Surgery
Provide life-changing surgical and ministry care.
Learn More
Ways to Give
Your generosity is life-changing and your trust is important to us. CURE is a top-rated nonprofit organization for its transparency, accountability, and effectiveness.
Give Today
Donate
Your gift will immediately provide a life-changing surgery to a child in need.
Monthly Giving
Automate your gift with a recurring monthly donation. Your consistent support makes planning easier both for you and for CURE.
Sponsor a Surgery
End the wait for a child in need of surgery! Give today and we will connect you with a child who benefits from your support.
Company Matching
Did you know thousands of companies match their employees’ charitable contributions? Check to see if your company participates, and you can double your gift–and your impact!
Donation FAQs
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Planned Giving
A gift from your will or other asset-based giving can be one of the most meaningful and impactful gifts you make, changing lives now and in the future.
Log In
Check your giving history, change your address, see your impact, and more.
Support a Campaign
You can help kids heal by gifting life-changing surgical and ministry care at CURE.
Smile Challenge
Every 3 minutes a child is born with a cleft condition. You can help!
Operation Run
You can help a child run for the very first time by supporting orthopedic surgeries at CURE.
Project Play
You can provide life-changing reconstructive surgery for children with severe burns.
Join the Team
Make a permanent difference in the lives of the children and families CURE serves every day.
Careers
With CURE, your passion and talents meet the greatest needs in the world today.
Volunteering
Volunteers are vital to helping CURE provide continuous, Christ-centered care of the highest quality across our hospital network.
Peer to Peer Fundraisers
You can start your peer-to-peer fundraiser here!
Start Your Fundraiser
Learn More
Learn more about peer-to-peer fundraisers.
Radio Partnerships
To reach more people with information about the life-changing surgeries CURE provides for children with treatable disabilities, we’ve partnered with the following radio stations.
Joy 99.3
JOY 99.3 has been West Michigan’s source for contemporary Christian music for more than 30 years.
The Brant Hansen Show
Hosted by Brant Hansen and Sherri Lynn, this syndicated program airs on more than 200 stations and is sponsored by CURE International.
The River
Uplifting and encouraging, 104.9 The River in Columbus, Ohio, broadcasts family-friendly Christian music.
The Fish Atlanta
Serving metro Atlanta, The Fish is a commercial radio station that plays contemporary Christian music.
Word FM
A long-standing CURE partner, WORD FM is a talk radio station based in Pennsylvania.
KSGN
We’re proud to partner with Riverside, California’s family friendly KSGN 89.7 FM.
Shine 104.9
Shine 104.9 is 100% community-funded and shares biblical truth and uplifting Christian music in Spokane and northern Idaho.
Why Surgery for Kids?
Our Hospitals
Back
Our Hospitals
Overview
Our Hospitals
Back
Our Hospitals
CURE Children's Hospital Network
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Niger
Philippines
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Ministry Outreach
Back
Ministry Outreach
Overview
Biblical Counseling
Prayer & Bedside Ministry
Play Therapy
Mobile Clinics
Pastor Training
Advocacy and Awareness
Education & Prevention
Before Surgery
Back
Before Surgery
Overview
Diagnostic Testing
Nutritional Support
Patient Consultation
Lodging & Meals
Types of Surgery
Back
Types of Surgery
Overview
Reconstructive Surgery:
Burn Contractures
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Neurological Surgery:
Spina Bifida
Encephalocele
Hydrocephalus
Orthopedic Surgery:
Bowed Legs
Clubfoot
Genu Valgum (Knock Knees)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)
Untreated Trauma
Windswept Legs
After Surgery
Back
After Surgery
Physical Therapy
Follow-Up Appointments
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Prescription Medicine
Mobility & Assistive Device Fitting
Medical Training
Back
Medical Training
CURE Neuro
PAACS Residency
COSECSA
Fellowship Programs
Residency Rotations
About CURE
Back
About CURE
Overview
Back
Overview
CURE Hospital Network
Mission, Vision, and Values
History
Our Founders
Strategic Plan
FAQs
Latest From CURE
Back
Latest From CURE
Published Research
News & Stories
Press Hub
Stories
Meet The Team
Back
Meet The Team
Leadership
Board of Directors
Financial Accountability
Back
Financial Accountability
Overview
Annual Report
Medical & Ministry Teams
Back
Medical & Ministry Teams
Our Medical Team
Our Ministry Team
Strategy & Impact
Back
Strategy & Impact
Measuring Impact
Strategic Plan
Next Steps
Back
Next Steps
Ways to Give
Back
Ways to Give
Donate
Monthly Giving
Sponsor a Surgery
Company Matching
Donation FAQs
Planned Giving
Log In
Support a Campaign
Back
Support a Campaign
Smile Challenge
Operation Run
Project Play
End the Wait
Join the Team
Back
Join the Team
Careers
Volunteer
Peer to Peer
Back
Peer to Peer
Start Your Fundraiser
Learn More
Radio Partnerships
Back
Radio Partnerships
Joy 99
The River ’25
The Fish Atlanta
Word FM
KSGN
The Brant Hansen Show
Log in
Contact
|
616.512.3105
|
[email protected]
|
Careers
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 2,000 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.
2,000+
neurosurgeries/year
29,000+
total neurosurgical procedures
6,200+
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.
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.
Learn more about spiritual care at CURE
Before
After
Curekid spotlight, cure uganda
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.”
Help More Kids
Hospital Leadership Team
Senior Management Team
Physicians
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Read Bio
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Read Bio
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Read Bio
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Read Bio
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Read Bio
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Read Bio
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Read Bio
Dr. Tomson Katungi
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Read Bio
Senior Management Team
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Read Bio
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Read Bio
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Read Bio
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Read Bio
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Read Bio
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Read Bio
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Read Bio
Physicians
Dr. Tomson Katungi
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Read Bio
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Read Bio
Latest News & Stories from CURE Uganda
BBC News Features CURE Uganda’s Shuntless Solution for Hydrocephalus
Thirteen years ago in Kenya, a two-week-old baby named Milan was diagnosed with acquired hydrocephalus, a life-threatening condition in which fluid builds up inside...
CURE Opens Largest Specialized Pediatric ICU Building in Uganda
The CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda (CURE Uganda) is the world’s foremost neurosurgical hospital,...
Enhanced Patient Safety at CURE Uganda
At CURE, we strive to provide excellent care to our patients. Safety is a...
Join Us
For approximately $2,000, you can provide surgery for a child with a treatable disability and share with them the good news of Jesus.
Donate to CURE Uganda
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Irene serves as the Finance Manager for CURE Uganda. She works with a team of accountants and oversees procurement in order to deliver resources at the time they are needed. She is responsible for budgets and approving fund requisitions for daily operations.
Before coming to CURE Uganda, Irene worked with a charity organization that helped to supply water to communities, but she still felt something was missing in her life.
Irene is passionate about working at CURE because she loves the praise, worship, devotion, and teamwork. To her, it is a place where Jesus is alive.
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Annet serves as a Nurse Manager at CURE Uganda and oversees the nursing department. Annet has been a Nurse Manager at CURE Uganda since 2017 and joined the hospital in 2012. She has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Nursing department, including Ward and ICU in charge, OR/theatre in charge, and Assistant Nurse Manager. CURE has provided her with training opportunities in management and skills to care for children with neurological conditions including BLS, PALS, and ACLS among others.
She is happily married to a wonderful servant of God Apostle Daniel Ross Akol. Annet and her husband possess a unique burden for children with disabilities and their families and they pray for them daily.
Annet considers working for Cure Uganda a blessing and a great opportunity to contribute towards the holistic management of children with disabilities.
She also considers it an honor and privilege to be a part of a team that is
transforming and changing the lives of children with disabilities at CURE Uganda.
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Petwa serves as the Operations Manager at CURE Uganda and has been at CURE for over three years. Petwa supports and oversees the general activities of the hospital including security, general service, and procurement. Before coming to CURE, she worked for a civil society organization.
Petwa wanted to work in a place where she could get directly involved in life-changing ministry; CURE proved to be just the right fit. She finds joy in meeting the challenges everyday.
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Tim serves as the executive director of the
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda
. CURE Uganda is one of the world’s leading hospitals for treating children with hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and other neurosurgical conditions.
Tim joined CURE in 2006 and has served in a variety of roles, including vice president of development and sustainability as well as operations director for CURE Neuro. In 2011, Tim helped launch the
CURE Neuro
program, which currently includes a network of hydrocephalus treatment locations around the world. Tim became executive director of CURE Uganda in 2015. Through these experiences working with vulnerable children battling hydrocephalus, Tim and his family developed a unique burden for these suffering children and their families.
Tim has a bachelor’s in economics and accounting from Gordon College and a master of business administration from Penn State University. He is an avid reader, golfer, water skier, and guitar player. Tim and his wife, Kiera, are blessed with three energetic young kids-—Isaiah, Isabel, and Micah.
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Esther serves as the Human Resources Manager at CURE Uganda. She holds a Masters’s Degree in Human Resources Management. “It really hurts me when one of my staff is not happy, I will always try to engage with them to see how they can be helped.”- Esther.
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye serves as the medical director at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda. In this role, he is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of lifesaving surgical and medical care for the patients CURE Uganda treats.
Dr. Emma completed medical school at Uganda’s Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He completed his master’s in neurosurgery and fellowship training at the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining CURE, Dr. Emma served at BethanyKids at AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he was head of pediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Emma and his wife, Florence, have three children.
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Pastor Fred Wangwa serves as the spiritual director at CURE Uganda. In his role, he provides general oversight to all spiritual ministry programs and ensures that spiritual care to is given to CURE staff, patients, and caretakers. Fred oversees spiritual outreach events in the communities and ensures that proper spiritual patient care emanates from every discipline within the hospital. He also establishes and models standards of Christian conduct for CURE staff, patients and their families, and the communities where CURE is serving.
Fred was a local church pastor for eleven years and a missions coordinator for a church planting team for six years before joining CURE. He is passionate about making Christ known to all people in all nations – John 17:3.
Pastor Fred holds degrees in theology, psychology, and counseling and a master’s degree in public health from Bugema University. He lives and serves the Lord and his people in Mbale area with his family.
Dr. Tomson Katungi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Tomson serves as a Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda, where he performs surgery, leads the pediatric neuro-oncology team, and directs postgraduate training.
He received his medical degree from Mbarara University of Science and Technology and began his career at CURE Uganda, where he served for five years as a Medical Officer and later as Medical Services Supervisor. He then completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Cape Town, followed by a neurosurgery fellowship through the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa and a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery from the University of Cape Town. He also completed a one-year fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Tomson enjoys serving with CURE because of the unwavering focus on mission as the team strives to provide high-quality care to vulnerable children throughout Uganda.
Outside of work, Dr. Tomson enjoys playing sports, jogging, and working out. He is also a musician (piano and guitar) and an active member of the Pearl Haven Christian Centre and the local Rotary Club, where he serves as Treasurer.
Dr. Tomson is married to Miriah, who is also a medical doctor. They have four children: Josiah, Faith, Jesse, and Joel.
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Kaleab serves as a Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda. An Ethiopian native, Dr. Kaleab attended medical school at Hayat Medical College in Addis Ababa, graduating in 2016. He then worked as a General Practitioner at St. Peter’s Hospital until the end of 2017. From 2018-2022, Dr. Kaleab completed the neurosurgery training program at Tikur Anbessa Hospital at Addis Ababa University. In 2022, he also took the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) exam, graduating with honors.
Before coming to CURE in 2024, Dr. Kaleab practiced neurosurgery at several institutions in Ethiopia. He is thankful to be part of the CURE family and to serve patients alongside a team of caretakers with a high level of experience.
Outside of his work at CURE, Dr. Kaleab likes to spend time with his wife, Kidist. He also enjoys pursuing art, mainly sketching.
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Oketchi serves as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda.
He completed advanced medical training at several esteemed institutions: a WFNS Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Tübingen in Germany; a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Nairobi/AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya; a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery at Wuhan University School of Medicine in China; and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda.
Previously, Dr. Oketchi worked at AIC Kijabe Hospital as a Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon and a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow. He has also worked at the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University as a resident in the Department of Neurosurgery and at Pope John’s Hospital in Lira, Uganda, as a General Practitioner.
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye serves as the medical director at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda. In this role, he is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of lifesaving surgical and medical care for the patients CURE Uganda treats.
Dr. Emma completed medical school at Uganda’s Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He completed his master’s in neurosurgery and fellowship training at the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining CURE, Dr. Emma served at BethanyKids at AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he was head of pediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Emma and his wife, Florence, have three children.
Irene Abelo
Finance Manager
Irene serves as the Finance Manager for CURE Uganda. She works with a team of accountants and oversees procurement in order to deliver resources at the time they are needed. She is responsible for budgets and approving fund requisitions for daily operations.
Before coming to CURE Uganda, Irene worked with a charity organization that helped to supply water to communities, but she still felt something was missing in her life.
Irene is passionate about working at CURE because she loves the praise, worship, devotion, and teamwork. To her, it is a place where Jesus is alive.
Annet Kirunda Akol
Nurse Manager
Annet serves as a Nurse Manager at CURE Uganda and oversees the nursing department. Annet has been a Nurse Manager at CURE Uganda since 2017 and joined the hospital in 2012. She has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Nursing department, including Ward and ICU in charge, OR/theatre in charge, and Assistant Nurse Manager. CURE has provided her with training opportunities in management and skills to care for children with neurological conditions including BLS, PALS, and ACLS among others.
She is happily married to a wonderful servant of God Apostle Daniel Ross Akol. Annet and her husband possess a unique burden for children with disabilities and their families and they pray for them daily.
Annet considers working for Cure Uganda a blessing and a great opportunity to contribute towards the holistic management of children with disabilities.
She also considers it an honor and privilege to be a part of a team that is
transforming and changing the lives of children with disabilities at CURE Uganda.
Petwa Akol
Operations Manager
Petwa serves as the Operations Manager at CURE Uganda and has been at CURE for over three years. Petwa supports and oversees the general activities of the hospital including security, general service, and procurement. Before coming to CURE, she worked for a civil society organization.
Petwa wanted to work in a place where she could get directly involved in life-changing ministry; CURE proved to be just the right fit. She finds joy in meeting the challenges everyday.
Tim Erickson
Executive Director
Tim serves as the executive director of the
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda
. CURE Uganda is one of the world’s leading hospitals for treating children with hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and other neurosurgical conditions.
Tim joined CURE in 2006 and has served in a variety of roles, including vice president of development and sustainability as well as operations director for CURE Neuro. In 2011, Tim helped launch the
CURE Neuro
program, which currently includes a network of hydrocephalus treatment locations around the world. Tim became executive director of CURE Uganda in 2015. Through these experiences working with vulnerable children battling hydrocephalus, Tim and his family developed a unique burden for these suffering children and their families.
Tim has a bachelor’s in economics and accounting from Gordon College and a master of business administration from Penn State University. He is an avid reader, golfer, water skier, and guitar player. Tim and his wife, Kiera, are blessed with three energetic young kids-—Isaiah, Isabel, and Micah.
Esther Namale
Human Resources Manager
Esther serves as the Human Resources Manager at CURE Uganda. She holds a Masters’s Degree in Human Resources Management. “It really hurts me when one of my staff is not happy, I will always try to engage with them to see how they can be helped.”- Esther.
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye serves as the medical director at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda. In this role, he is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of lifesaving surgical and medical care for the patients CURE Uganda treats.
Dr. Emma completed medical school at Uganda’s Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He completed his master’s in neurosurgery and fellowship training at the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining CURE, Dr. Emma served at BethanyKids at AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he was head of pediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Emma and his wife, Florence, have three children.
Fred Wangwa
Spiritual Director
Pastor Fred Wangwa serves as the spiritual director at CURE Uganda. In his role, he provides general oversight to all spiritual ministry programs and ensures that spiritual care to is given to CURE staff, patients, and caretakers. Fred oversees spiritual outreach events in the communities and ensures that proper spiritual patient care emanates from every discipline within the hospital. He also establishes and models standards of Christian conduct for CURE staff, patients and their families, and the communities where CURE is serving.
Fred was a local church pastor for eleven years and a missions coordinator for a church planting team for six years before joining CURE. He is passionate about making Christ known to all people in all nations – John 17:3.
Pastor Fred holds degrees in theology, psychology, and counseling and a master’s degree in public health from Bugema University. He lives and serves the Lord and his people in Mbale area with his family.
Dr. Tomson Katungi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Tomson serves as a Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda, where he performs surgery, leads the pediatric neuro-oncology team, and directs postgraduate training.
He received his medical degree from Mbarara University of Science and Technology and began his career at CURE Uganda, where he served for five years as a Medical Officer and later as Medical Services Supervisor. He then completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Cape Town, followed by a neurosurgery fellowship through the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa and a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery from the University of Cape Town. He also completed a one-year fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Tomson enjoys serving with CURE because of the unwavering focus on mission as the team strives to provide high-quality care to vulnerable children throughout Uganda.
Outside of work, Dr. Tomson enjoys playing sports, jogging, and working out. He is also a musician (piano and guitar) and an active member of the Pearl Haven Christian Centre and the local Rotary Club, where he serves as Treasurer.
Dr. Tomson is married to Miriah, who is also a medical doctor. They have four children: Josiah, Faith, Jesse, and Joel.
Dr. Kaleab Tesfaye Moges
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Kaleab serves as a Neurosurgeon at CURE Uganda. An Ethiopian native, Dr. Kaleab attended medical school at Hayat Medical College in Addis Ababa, graduating in 2016. He then worked as a General Practitioner at St. Peter’s Hospital until the end of 2017. From 2018-2022, Dr. Kaleab completed the neurosurgery training program at Tikur Anbessa Hospital at Addis Ababa University. In 2022, he also took the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) exam, graduating with honors.
Before coming to CURE in 2024, Dr. Kaleab practiced neurosurgery at several institutions in Ethiopia. He is thankful to be part of the CURE family and to serve patients alongside a team of caretakers with a high level of experience.
Outside of his work at CURE, Dr. Kaleab likes to spend time with his wife, Kidist. He also enjoys pursuing art, mainly sketching.
Dr. Humphrey Oketchi
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Oketchi serves as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda.
He completed advanced medical training at several esteemed institutions: a WFNS Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Tübingen in Germany; a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Nairobi/AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya; a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery at Wuhan University School of Medicine in China; and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda.
Previously, Dr. Oketchi worked at AIC Kijabe Hospital as a Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon and a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow. He has also worked at the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University as a resident in the Department of Neurosurgery and at Pope John’s Hospital in Lira, Uganda, as a General Practitioner.
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye serves as the medical director at the CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda. In this role, he is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest standards of lifesaving surgical and medical care for the patients CURE Uganda treats.
Dr. Emma completed medical school at Uganda’s Mbarara University of Science and Technology. He completed his master’s in neurosurgery and fellowship training at the University of Cape Town. Prior to joining CURE, Dr. Emma served at BethanyKids at AIC Kijabe Hospital, where he was head of pediatric neurosurgery.
Dr. Emma and his wife, Florence, have three children.
Welcome To CURE!
It appears that you may be visiting from a region where we have affiliate offices. Please navigate directly to a CURE affiliate website to learn more or make a donation.
CURE UK
CURE Canada