By Weswa Ronnie
MBALE CITY
The Joint Medical Stores (JMS) on Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 donated Shs7.5 million towards the 9th Annual CURE Brain Surgery Run, scheduled for October 18, 2025, at CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda in Mbale.
The charity run aims to raise Shs1 billion to fund life-saving brain surgeries for children with conditions such as hydrocephalus and brain tumors.
In an exclusive interview with the Media, the Executive Director of JMS, Dr. Bildard Baguma, said the organization is proud to support the hospital’s impactful work.
“We are here to appreciate the great work done at CURE Hospital. We are impressed with the surgeries carried out here, and our partnership with them is not new,” Dr. Baguma said.
He explained that JMS is a non-governmental organization jointly owned by the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau and the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau mandated to procure, store, and distribute medicines and health-related consumables to health units across the country.
“We have been supporting CURE by supplying products and assisting in customs clearance when importing medicines. Today, we’ve joined the run to raise money for surgeries for children with neurological conditions. Our donation of Shs7.5 million will fund treatment for one child, and we urge other corporate entities to do the same. If each company treated one patient, every child in need would receive care,” he added.
Pastor Fred Wangwa, Director of Spiritual Ministry at CURE Children’s Hospital, informed media that, the hospital treats children with hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
“We invite everyone to join us on Saturday, October 18, for the CURE Brain Surgery Run as we aim to raise Shs1 billion to save 135 children, each surgery costing about Shs7.5 million. You may not have a child with such a condition, but you can thank God by helping another who does,” Pastor Wangwa said.
During an interview, CURE’s Operations Manager, Petwa Akol Oselle, expressed gratitude to JMS for their contribution.
“We are thankful to JMS for supporting this year’s CURE Brain Surgery Run with Shs7.5 million to cover the cost of one patient’s treatment. All our patients receive fully sponsored services, from diagnostics and surgery to meals and accommodation,” she said.
She further appealed to organizations, families, and individuals to contribute to the cause, noting that “any amount can make a difference.”
