Health 18 October 2026 Nile Post
Speaker Oboth Champions Support for Children Needing Brain Surgery
Speaker of Parliament Markson Jacob Oboth has urged increased support for children requiring specialized brain surgery, commending CURE Children's Hospital for its vital, subsidized neurosurgical care. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/379602/speaker-oboth-calls-for-support-for-children-needing-brain-surgery-as-cure-raises-shs-640m
Speaker of Parliament Markson Jacob Oboth has called for enhanced community and governmental support for children who require life-saving brain surgery. His appeal came during a charity run organized by CURE Children’s Hospital, an event aimed at raising crucial funds for medical supplies and sustaining the hospital’s specialized neurosurgical services.
CURE Children’s Hospital provides critical treatment for pediatric neurological conditions such as spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Many of the children treated come from families facing significant financial barriers to accessing specialized medical care.
Speaker Oboth, who participated in the run, shared a personal connection to the hospital, stating his presence was an act of giving back after having previously brought a patient there for treatment. He was joined by several other dignitaries, including the State Minister for Public Service, Lydia Wanyoto, legislators, and representatives from corporate organizations, all showing solidarity with the cause.
Tim Erickson, Executive Director of CURE Children’s Hospital, highlighted the hospital’s impact, noting that they have performed approximately 31,000 brain surgeries. He emphasized the significant cost savings offered by CURE, estimating that surgeries costing around $10,000 abroad could be performed for approximately $2,000 at CURE, representing an 80% reduction.
The charity event saw substantial pledges, with contributions from entities like Biyinzika Farmers, the Parliamentary Commission, and the Office of the First Lady. The Nandala Foundation and Mountain Inn also made significant commitments.
This year’s run, the 10th edition, raised Shs 640 million, a considerable increase from the Shs 10 million collected in its inaugural year in 2015. The hospital aims to raise over Shs 1 billion in the long term to ensure continued access to these essential services for children in need.