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Kids laugh in the playroom as they learn what doctors do.
PURPOSE
VISION
MISSION
To provide world-class surgical care to the world’s most vulnerable children for the proclamation and demonstration of the gospel
A world where children living with disabilities reach their full potential through God’s hope and healing
To heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God — Luke 9:2
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CONTENTS A Letter from the Executive Director..............4 Overview FY2023 ........................................... 5
AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya
Our Network ................................................... 6 Building the Future: CURE Kenya Partners with M-PESA Foundation to Treat More Children, Longer............................................. 7 CURE Kenya’s First Ability Walk Helps Kids Heal...............................................8 From Bowed Legs to Boundless Dreams..... 10 Board Members............................................. 12 Financial Activity............................................13 Partnerships.................................................. 14 Join Us........................................................... 15
The numbers and statistics cited throughout this report reflect CURE’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which ran from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
A consulting surgeon (left) teaches residents during surgery.
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A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Evelyn Mbugua
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s we look back over the past year, we are grateful to God for the opportunity to provide life-changing medical care to children needing corrective surgery. Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and support staff has worked tirelessly to ensure that every child who comes through our doors receives the most compassionate and highest quality care possible. Thanks to the generous support of our donors and partners, we have expanded our services and reached more children than ever before. In the past year, we have performed surgeries for more than 2,500 children with various conditions, ranging from cleft lip and palate to complex orthopaedic conditions. We have also made significant investments in our facility and equipment. Generous contributions from donors and partners have made a real difference in the lives of the children
we serve and have allowed us to continue to grow and expand our services. As we celebrate a quarter century of serving children living with disabilities in Kenya, we want to honor our partnership with Africa Inland Church Health Ministries for championing our work since the very beginning. As we look to the future, we remain committed to bringing hope through healing to children in need and their families. We will continue to innovate and invest in our facility, staff, and equipment to best support every child who comes to us for help. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can help kids heal! Sincerely,
Dr. Evelyn Mbugua Executive Director AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya
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OVERVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2023 KEY PROGRAM STATISTICS IN FY23 PATIENT VISITS
DECISIONS FOR CHRIST
21,868
9,756
264,260 total since inception
3,000
2,500
PROCEDURES
PEOPLE REACHED WITH THE GOSPEL
64,188
725
1,026,581 total since inception
in 97 events this year
2,372
2,000
1,500
127,832 total since inception
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINED
2,609
1,614
0
FY21
FY22
FY23
25,000
20,000
22,344
21,868
20,044
15,000
PATIENT VISITS
10,000
0
FY21
FY22
SURGICAL PROCEDURES 2,609 IN FY23 47,883 total since inception
FY23
80,000
67,436
60,000
80% Orthopaedics
PEOPLE REACHED WITH THE GOSPEL
40,000
20,000
20% Plastics
64,188
21,611
0
FY21
FY22
FY23
10,000
9,756 8,535
8,000
HOSPITAL SUMMARY
42 PATIENT BEDS
134 STAFF MEMBERS
3 OPERATING ROOMS
DECISIONS FOR CHRIST
6,000
4,000
0
3,925 FY21
FY22
FY23
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Davao City
PHILIPPINES
Niamey
Addis Ababa
NIGER
OUR NETWORK
ETHIOPIA
Mbale
UGANDA Kijabe
KENYA Lusaka
Blantyre
ZAMBIA
AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya is part of CURE International, a Christian nonprofit organization that operates a global network of charitable children’s hospitals pairing world-class surgical care and counseling to serve children living with treatable disabilities and their families.
MALAWI
Bulawayo
ZIMBABWE
KENYA AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya Locations with CURE mobile clinics
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Kijabe
BUILDING THE FUTURE
CURE Kenya Partners with M-PESA Foundation to Build Hostel
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IC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya (CURE Kenya) was a pioneer in paediatric orthopaedics in Kenya when it opened in Kijabe in 1998. Today, the hospital performs more than 2,000 life-changing reconstructive and orthopaedic surgeries annually for children suffering from treatable disabilities at no cost to their families. And hope and healing will reach even more families very soon. On 1 December 2022, CURE Kenya launched a project to build a hostel, which will serve as a long-term patient ward and lodging option for patient families. The ward and
hostel completion project will provide the hospital with 21 more beds in a pediatric wing, 14 new beds for a long-term hostel, and the renovation of a pediatric male ward. “This new building will allow us to touch the lives of many more children by increasing the number of surgeries we can perform by 50 percent,” said Dr. Evelyn Mbugua, Executive Director of CURE Kenya. The M-PESA Foundation is a charitable trust that aims to promote health, education, and environmental conservation
(From the left) Chairman of the CURE Kenya board, Mr. Bedan Kamau, and the Acting Executive Director of CURE Kenya, Dr. Joseph Theuri, lay a brick during the construction of the new hostel at CURE Kenya.
for the social and economic benefit of the people of Kenya. A generous grant from the foundation is funding this project. In addition to accommodating more patients, the new hostel will enhance the quality of care by providing long-term patient observation and physical therapy. By relocating long-term patients to the hostel, ward beds will be freed up for new patients. The next phase of the hostel will feature a resource centre, requiring more funds after the relocation of the kitchen.
The Taylor Spatial Frame on 10-year-old Paul’s leg is correcting his clubfoot through a series of turns requiring constant attention by the medical team. Paul is the type of patient who will benefit from a long-term stay in the patient hostel. Annual Report 2023 | 7
CURE KENYA’S FIRST ABILITY WALK HELPS KIDS HEAL
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n 21 April 2023, AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya (CURE Kenya) held its first-ever Ability Walk. This event brought together over 1,000 people of all ages and backgrounds to fund surgical care and raise awareness for children with treatable disabilities. The event was attended by the Member of Parliament, East African Legislative Assembly, Hon. Sankok, and Kiambu County Women’s Representative, Hon. Anne Muratha, who commended the hospital for its efforts. “I am very happy to witness the work you are doing here. I will work with you, and I am ready to support the mobilization of patients!” The event drew several gospel musicians who have partnered with CURE in the past, including Daddy Owen, a friend of CURE who is passionate about
CURE’s first-ever Ability Walk brought community members together to support surgical care for children with treatable disabilities. Children from a nearby special school, assisted by CURE staff, helped carry the event’s banner throughout the walk. 8 | Annual Report 2023
helping children with disabilities. At the end of the walk, Daddy Owen spoke, encouraging people to extend care and compassion to those with disabilities: “Let’s come together, and if you know anyone with disabilities, let’s support them!” Partner organizations like Smile Train, ChildFund, and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities helped make the Ability Walk possible. “The council is here and is ready to help people with disabilities live more fulfilling lives. We are the branch in the government that is there for persons with disabilities!” said Michael Kaburu, from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities regional office in Nakuru. A WALK WITH A PURPOSE The Ability Walk is more than a fundraising event; it is a symbol of hope for the children at CURE Kenya who will receive surgeries thanks to the generosity of the participants. The funds raised will provide lifechanging surgeries for children with clubfoot, cleft lip and palate, knock knees, and bowed legs. These surgeries will enable children like Drake (pictured to the right) to lead better lives and reach their full potential. Drake came to CURE with unilateral clubfoot. Although it was treated when he was two years old with a series of casts and braces—an approach called the Ponseti method—it returned and worsened. Without medical intervention, his clubfoot could limit his mobility and educational, social, and financial future. A local hospital referred Drake to CURE Kenya, where he had successful surgery and physical therapy. Drake’s foot is now straight! The generosity of CURE’s faithful partners and donors made his transformation possible.
Drake before and after surgery to fix his clubfoot
A HOSPITAL WITH A MISSION CURE Kenya has provided surgical care at no cost to children with disabilities for over 25 years. The hospital’s mission is to bring transformational healing to these children, and the Ability Walk is a reflection of that mission. The event not only raises funds but also challenges negative attitudes toward disability and promotes inclusion. The hospital’s efforts are especially crucial in a society where disability is still stigmatized and misunderstood. The Ability Walk covered a distance of five kilometres, and participants were encouraged to walk at their own pace, regardless of their physical abilities. The walk raised over one million Kenya shillings ($8,000 USD), which will allow CURE Kenya to provide surgeries and share the love of Jesus with even more children.
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FROM BOWED LEGS TO BOUNDLESS DREAMS
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hen Beldine was a little girl, she would see news reporters on TV and picture herself delivering the latest breaking news to thousands of viewers. It looked like an exciting career she couldn’t wait to pursue. But that dream seemed unachievable because of her bowed legs, which curved out at the knees. According to her mother, Irene, she was not born with this condition. Beldine played normally with her siblings and assisted at home with chores. But at some point, Irene noticed that her daughter’s legs had started bowing. At first, she did not do anything about it because Beldine wasn’t in any pain.
Before surgery at CURE Kenya, Beldine’s right leg bent outward at the knee.
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CURE anesthesiologist, Dr. Mwemezi Kaino, takes careful precautions as he prepares patients for surgery.
A WAKE-UP CALL But as Beldine grew older, she struggled with her selfimage and how her peers looked at her. She also grew more and more concerned about how her disability would affect her future. Then when Beldine’s legs worsened, her parents decided it was time for a doctor to evaluate their daughter. They took her to a hospital, and doctors began the correction process through casting. Nothing was improving, so they decided Beldine needed surgery. Her dad wanted both her legs corrected at the same time, but the doctors advised against it. So they operated only on her left leg, and her right leg remained bowed.
This left the family feeling hopeless about their daughter’s treatment. A few years later, someone told Beldine’s dad about CURE Kenya. “We were very happy to hear about CURE, and so we tried our best to make it to the mobile clinic location despite the distance,” Irene told us. Soon after the family arrived, the skilled surgeons at CURE successfully corrected her right leg, putting Beldine much closer to achieving her goals. A BRIGHT FUTURE The staff at CURE Kenya took excellent care of Beldine. She spent weeks in a cast after her operation and worked hard in physical therapy at the hospital to learn how to walk on her newly straightened leg. While she recovered, Beldine made new friends and spent quality time in the playroom doing crafts and learning more about God. Now, Beldine’s legs are fully healed, and she has the confidence to pursue her dreams of being a TV news reporter. She’s currently at university pursuing a bachelor of arts in education as her major and media and journalism as her minor. The surgery has boosted her self-esteem and confidence. Beldine knows none of this would have been possible without the life-changing surgery she received at CURE Kenya. “Indeed, CURE has been my reflection to my dreams. I am now able to expand my dreams and hopes. I didn’t know I would move the way I do now. I am very grateful to this hospital!” After surgery at CURE Kenya, Beldine stands tall on her straight legs.
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BOARD MEMBERS SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Evelyn Mbugua Executive Director
Kennedy Gichira Development and Programs Director
Rev. Bedan Kamau Chairman
Jacob Kimote
Dr. Joseph Theuri Medical Director
Ruth Kariuki Human Resource Director
Isaac Muchendu Vice
Michael Hulland
Rev. Victor Mose Spiritual Director
Elizabeth Shonko Quality and Patient Safety Director
Peter Kyalo Treasurer
Lydia Nyambane Nursing Director
Naomi Mwangi Facility Director
Simon Nderitu Finance Director CURE Kenya staff gathered in front of the hospital.
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Earnest Kioko Sylvia Kanana Chege Mwangi Moses Mugane Samuel Thinguri Joseph Theuri Evelyn Mbugua
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
AIC-CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya Statement of Comprehensive Income FY2023
AIC-CURE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF KENYA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS
FY23
FY22
Property Plant and Equipment
274,126,137
253,582,316
Work in Progress
10,131,627
9,274,846
Trade & Other Receivables
29,324,671
14,969,874
Inventory
41,874,524
19,504,061
Cash & Cash Equivalents
49,995,823
41,011,936
Total Assets
405,452,784
338,343,033
Capital Fund
283,400,983
262,857,162
General Fund
96,728,239
42,406,183
Trade & Other Payables
25,323,561
33,079,687
Total Funds & Liabilities
405,452,784
338,343,033
Non-current Assets
Current Assets
Fund Balances
Current Liabilities
AIC-CURE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF KENYA STATEMENT OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE FY23
FY22
CURE Contributions
220,849,543
217,650,000
Other Donations
84,534,672.6
67,005,465.4
Designated Patient Support & Insurance
106,608,779.54
96,218,526.6
Gifts in Kind
53,086,314
9,839,273
Total Revenue
465,079,309
390,713,265
FY23
FY22
241,069,171.35
225,759,336
Administration Costs
29,480,498.2
23,956,845
Establishment Costs
119,663,762.21
123,244,105
Total Expenses
390,213,432
372,960,286
Net Income
74,865,877
17,752,979
HOSPITAL REVENUE
HOSPITAL EXPENSES Ministry & Medical Programs
KES
KES
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PARTNERSHIPS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
NATIONAL AND LOCAL PARTNERS
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
- American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA)/USAID
- AIC-Health Ministries
- Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)
- Carolyne Jane Foundation - CBM Germany
- Kenya Private Schools Association
- CBM Global
- Malaika Foundation
- ChildFund
- M-PESA Foundation
- College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)
- Wezesha Elimu
- 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
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- Cheshire Disability Services Kenya (CDSK)
- 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 and clinic hours are listed on the back cover.
GIVE All medical care is provided through the generous contributions of CURE donors, our nonprofit partners, and insurance programs. Children will be treated by our clinical team without charge or debt created. Please let us know if you are interested in sponsoring a child’s surgery.
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.
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