2024 AIC-CURE Children's Hospital of Kenya Annual Report
Patients get some fresh air and share a laugh outside the ward.
PURPOSE
CURE provides world-class surgical care to the world’s most vulnerable children for the proclamation and demonstration of the gospel.
VISION
A world where children living with disabilities reach their full potential through God’s hope and healing.
MISSION
To heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God. — Luke 9:2
The numbers and statistics cited throughout this report reflect CURE’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), which ran from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Four generations of doctors who have mentored each other at CURE Kenya.
WA LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. Evelyn Mbugua
ith gratitude, I share with you the significant milestones we at AICCURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya (CURE Kenya) have achieved over the past year. We provided top-notch medical care to more than 3,000 children and shared the good news with over 80,000 people in FY24.
We completed the renovation of our ward and hostel, ensuring a more comfortable healing environment for our patients and their families—especially those from distant places. Additionally, we began constructing our new kitchen and laundry facilities, which are part of the hospital’s ongoing infrastructure upgrade.
This past year marked CURE Kenya’s 25th anniversary, a milestone we commemorated with a celebration reflecting on the many lives transformed physically and spiritually since our inception.
The hospital also embarked on a technological upgrade by transitioning to Odoo 16 for purchasing, inventory management, and accounting to enhance operational efficiency and supply chain management.
Over the year, we were honored to welcome
various CURE International board members and their families—and we continue to be grateful for their continued support. We also welcomed CURE Kenya’s new Board of Directors, led by the Chairman, Stephen Kyande. We thank God for their guidance and fresh insights to the leadership team.
We are most grateful to all our supporters and partners for your prayers and support throughout the year—particularly in the aftermath of the flood tragedy. We were further strengthened by signing new memorandums of understanding with various counties and other partners who have joined us in our commitment to serve more children.
Thank you all for helping us help kids heal.
Sincerely,
Dr. Evelyn Mbugua Executive Director AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya
OVERVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2024
24,444
288,704 total since inception PATIENT VISITS
PROCEDURES PATIENT VISITS
DECISIONS FOR CHRIST PEOPLE REACHED WITH THE GOSPEL KEY PROGRAM STATISTICS IN FY24
1,239 in 91 events HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINED
10,688 138,520 total since inception DECISIONS FOR CHRIST
PEOPLE REACHED WITH THE GOSPEL
88,987
1,115,568 total since inception
PROCEDURES
HOSPITAL SUMMARY
3 OPERATING ROOMS
56 PATIENT BEDS
161 STAFF MEMBERS
Niamey NIGER
Davao City PHILIPPINES
Addis Ababa ETHIOPIA
Mbale UGANDA
Lusaka ZAMBIA
Kijabe KENYA
Blantyre MALAWI
Bulawayo ZIMBABWE
OUR NETWORK
AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya is part of a Christian nonprofit organization that operates a global network of children’s hospitals pairing world-class surgical care and counseling to serve children living with treatable disabilities and their families.
CURE hospital location
Locations with CURE mobile clinics
Kijabe
Nairobi
CURE KENYA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF HELPING KIDS HEAL
CURE Kenya marked our 25th anniversary on 17 November 2023. In 1998, CURE Kenya established itself as a pioneer orthopedic teaching hospital in Kenya and became the first hospital in CURE’s network.
To celebrate the anniversary, the hospital welcomed CURE International’s President/ CEO, Justin Narducci, as the guest of honor. The celebration also marked the official opening of the hospital’s new 21-bed ward and 14-bed long-stay hostel, designed to provide even more children with short- and long-term recovery areas. The M-PESA Foundation funded the project.
bottom left: The new hostel makes it easy for Kibet, who lives almost 1,000 kilometers away, to receive the ongoing comprehensive care he needs.
CURE Kenya’s Executive Director, Dr. Evelyn Mbugua, emphasized the hospital’s ability to provide desperately needed surgical and spiritual care to more children. “We are thankful to serve 33 percent more children each year because of this expansion.”
The anniversary celebration also offered an inspiring look into our future, as Justin and Lari member of Parliament, Hon. Mburu Kahangara, laid the foundation stone for the hospital’s new surgical center.
The space will allow CURE Kenya to treat more patients, helping us reach our goal of providing specialized, life-transforming care to 3,000 children in Kenya each year.
bottom right: Dr. Evelyn Mbugua speaks at the 25th-anniversary celebration.
A WALK THAT CHANGES LIVES
On 9 March 2024, the Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi were the place to be as the Malaika Disability Foundation hosted their third-annual Malaika Disability Walk. Dedicated to increasing awareness about children with disabilities and raising funds for their surgical treatment at CURE Kenya, the event drew participants from all walks of life united in support of this noble cause.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Daddy Owen, Founder of the Malaika Disability Foundation and a CURE Kenya partner, coordinated the event. His passion for supporting people with disabilities was evident as he greeted families, friends, and supporters who gathered early in the morning, ready to walk.
Each step taken symbolized a commitment to creating a more accessible world for children facing physical challenges. Approximately 1,100 people attended, including participants from three schools and six children’s homes.
Attendees immersed themselves in various activities, from the main walk (just under 4 kilometers) to the lively and engaging performances from gospel musicians. The children also had the opportunity to showcase their dancing skills, adding a touch of fun to the event.
The event demonstrated the community’s commitment to these children, with generous donations from sponsors and attendees. Every contribution, no matter how small, served as a lifeline for those needing essential medical treatment and support services. The sale of official event T-shirts also contributed to the fundraiser, furthering the event’s impact on children’s lives.
MORE THAN JUST A FUNDRAISER
The Malaika Disability Walk was not only a fundraiser; the event also sparked crucial conversations about disability rights and inclusion. By supporting children with disabilities and their families, the Malaika Disability Foundation paves the way for greater awareness and advocacy in the broader community.
Daddy Owen (far left) and CURE Kenya staff pose with CUREkid Vivian (fourth from the left), who was treated for clubfoot, during a home visit.
Some attendees were children who had been treated at CURE Kenya, including Swaburah. After having surgery at the hospital for a limb condition, she was able to walk with her foot fully on the ground. She gained a lot of confidence and made more friends.
“My name is Swaburah, and I am in class seven. Before I went to CURE
Kenya, I couldn’t walk properly because of my physical challenge. I am so grateful to CURE, who helped me walk properly through surgery!” she shared.
Daddy Owen’s support for CURE did not end with the walk. After the event, he traveled with a team from CURE Kenya to make home visits, where he met the families of some of the children we serve and learned their stories.
“ --- Swaburah I AM SO GRATEFUL TO CURE, WHO HELPED ME WALK PROPERLY THROUGH SURGERY.”
left: CURE Kenya patient Swaburah (center) shares her story of healing after having life-changing surgery at CURE.
We thank God for Daddy Owen and others who support CURE, striving to always help the most vulnerable and play a role in transforming their lives.
below: The Malaika Disability Walk helped increase awareness about children with disabilities and raise funds for their treatment at CURE Kenya.
BLESSINGS’S PATH TO HEALING
Before surgery at CURE Kenya, Blessings’s bowed legs made her extremely self-conscious.
H“er confidence went down as her legs bowed more,” Blessings’s mom, Clara, recounted with sorrow.
Blessings was born into a family filled with the lively chaos of six children. But when she was six, she developed a challenge that made her stand out—her legs began to bow (a condition her dad also had). Her knees bent outward in a way that made her walk and look different from her siblings and other children her age.
As the years passed, the condition became more pronounced, and so did Blessings’s awareness of it. It wasn’t just the physical differences that were troubling; it was how those differences made Blessings feel. Clara watched with a heavy heart as her daughter’s confidence began to wane while she struggled to keep up with her siblings.
Bowed legs, Clara learned, is a condition that often worsens with age, making everyday activities more challenging. But despite this, Blessings remained a bright light in the family. “At school, she enjoys the company of others, and even within our family, she is a breath of fresh air,” Clara shared.
Still, the family did not want Blessings to suffer anymore and began actively looking for help.
FINDING CURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
One unusually sunny afternoon in July, when the cold season typically grips Kenya, Blessings was scrolling through her parents’ phone and stumbled on a social media post. It was a Transformation Tuesday post from CURE International. The post featured a young girl who had once had bowed legs like hers but was now standing tall after treatment at CURE—all at no cost to her family, thanks to the support of faithful donors.
Intrigued and hopeful, Blessings hurried to show her parents the story. “She came to her father and I and showed us the post. We immediately attended the next mobile clinic near our home,” Clara recalled.
The family was filled with excitement and nervousness as they took this step into the unknown, but they knew it was a chance they couldn’t pass up.
HEALING AT CURE
Blessings’s path to healing wasn’t easy. It involved multiple surgeries, countless hospital visits, and a physical therapy process that tested
After surgery to correct her bowed legs at CURE Kenya, Blessings faces her future with confidence.
her strength and resilience. But through it all, CURE’s
Blessings and her mother, Clara, in the ward at CURE Kenya, where she received treatment for bowed legs.
family could hardly believe the transformation. “Blessings is now healed, and we praise God with her and our entire family!” Clara exclaimed, tears of joy filling her eyes.
Today, Blessings faces her future full of possibilities with newfound confidence, no longer defined by her bowed legs but by the strength and joy she brings to everyone around her.
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--- Clara, Blessings’s mother BLESSINGS IS NOW HEALED, AND WE PRAISE GOD WITH HER AND OUR ENTIRE FAMILY!”
FISCAL YEAR 2024
AIC-CURE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF KENYA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
AIC-CURE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF KENYA STATEMENT OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE
HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Evelyn Mbugua
Executive Director
Dr. Joseph Theuri
Medical Director
Dr. Kennedy Gichira Program & Development Director
Rev. Victor Mose Spiritual Director
Lydia Nyambane Nursing Director
Elizabeth Shonko Quality & Patient Safety Director
Simon Karuga Finance Director
Ruth Kariuki Human Resource Director
Naomi Mwangi Facility Director
Mr. Stephen Kyande Chairman
Rev. Bedan Kamau Vice Chairman
Mr. Elly Chemey Treasurer
Dr. Evelyn Mbugua Secretary
Mr. Jacob Kimote AICHM Director
Rev. Earnest Kioko Member
Dr. Joseph Theuri Member
Mr. Isaac Muchendu Member
The hospital staff gathered outside CURE Kenya.
PARTNERSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA)/USAID
Carolyne Jane Foundation
CBM Germany
CBM Global
ChildFund
College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)
DonorSee
Hope and Healing
Hope Mobility Kenya
Hope Walks
Humanity and Inclusion
Jacob Project
Liliane Fonds
Limb Kind Foundation
MedSend
Mission Aviation Fellowship
Missions of Hope
International
Samaritan’s Purse
Smile Train
Watsi
NATIONAL AND LOCAL PARTNERS
ACK Diocese of Eldoret
ACK Diocese of Kitale
Africa Inland Church
AIC-Health Ministries
Cargo Plan Movers
Caritas Kitui
Catholic Church (Machakos and Matuu
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
Cheshire Disability Services Kenya (CDSK)
Kenya Private Schools Association
Kiio Wambua Foundation
Malaika Disability Foundation
Malaika Foundation
M-PESA Foundation
Wezesha Elimu
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)
County Governments of Kiambu, Nyandarua, and West Pokot
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD)
National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya
National Hospital Insurance Fund
JOIN US
REFER A CHILD
CURE Kenya welcomes patient referrals. If you know of a child who could benefit from the services offered by CURE Kenya, please contact us or bring the child to our clinic during planned hours. Our contact information is listed on the back cover.
GIVE
All medical care is provided through the generous contribution of CURE donors, our nonprofit partners, and insurance programs. Children will be treated by our clinical team without charge or debt created. Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring a child’s surgery or a mobile clinic.
PRAY
We believe that God alone is the source of changed lives and transformed communities. Please join us in asking for God’s healing for the children we serve.
Thank you for sharing in our mission to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God!
