Published by Melissa Hall


Announcing the Opening of CURE Zimbabwe’s New Children’s Ward!

Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:54 am

Big news! CURE Zimbabwe’s new children’s ward is now open and equipped to help more kids heal. The added space will allow Zimbabwe’s only charitable paediatric orthopaedic hospital to serve…

Breaking News: Military coup d’etat underway in Niger, West Africa

Friday, July 28, 2023 at 3:10 pm

On Wednesday Niger’s military officers stormed the presidential palace in the capital of Niamey, ousted the president, and assumed control of the government. What is happening? Soldiers within the presidential…

A group of people standing in front of a light airplane.

CURE Doctors Fly to Neighbouring Country to Help Save Lives

Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 11:00 am

Every year, approximately 400,000 babies are born with hydrocephalus—a dangerous neurological condition causing high levels of fluid in the brain. For a child with early access to quality surgical care,…

A surgeon wearing magnifiying glasses and a mask performs surgery on a limb assisted by theatre doctors and nurses.

CURE Ethiopia & Dr. Nunn Awarded Prestigious L’Chaim Prize

Dr. Tim Nunn, Medical Director for CURE Ethiopia, received the prestigious L’Chaim Prize. It will help CURE treat more of Ethiopia’s thousands of children suffering with spinal conditions. Tens of…

Surgery Straightened Her Legs. Now Nanga is on the Right Path.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 3:07 pm

When Kenny and Esnart noticed their youngest child, Nanga, having trouble walking and running—they chalked it up to her being a clumsy toddler. When she turned four, they noticed she…

Expecting a Blessing: After Years of Waiting, Evance Receives Clubfoot Surgery

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 2:38 pm

By the time Dorothy arrived at CURE Malawi with her son, Evance, you could see in her face the journey she had endured. The extra farming jobs she picked up…

Serving in the Sahel

Monday, June 26, 2023 at 4:19 pm

When you pass through the gates at CURE Niger, the first thing you notice—besides the sweltering heat—is the beauty. On this patch of land on the northern edge of the capital…

Andualem’s Story: “Now I have come this far.”

Andualem was born with painful mobility problems caused by bilateral clubfoot (affecting both feet) and tightening muscles in his legs and wrist. His parents sought treatment at a local hospital…

A female healthcare professional wearing a surgical mask and hairnet holding a child.

New Surgeon Brings Expertise to CURE Malawi

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 5:27 pm

Dr. Dorothy Bbaale is something of a trailblazer. There are only five registered plastic surgeons for Malawi’s nearly 20 million people, and Dr. Dorothy—an Ugandan-born surgeon—is now among them. She…

From Pain to Peace Because of You

Monday, February 6, 2023 at 1:25 pm

No child should have to drop out of school because of a painful, debilitating condition that is treatable. Yet, that is the decision Mgwayisi in Malawi was forced to make….

Top Articles

Announcing the Opening of CURE Zimbabwe’s New Children’s Ward!

Melissa Hall on Sep 18, 2023

Breaking News: Military coup d’etat underway in Niger, West Africa

Melissa Hall on Jul 28, 2023

CURE Doctors Fly to Neighbouring Country to Help Save Lives

Melissa Hall on Jul 27, 2023

CURE Ethiopia & Dr. Nunn Awarded Prestigious L’Chaim Prize

Melissa Hall

Surgery Straightened Her Legs. Now Nanga is on the Right Path.

Melissa Hall on Jun 28, 2023

Expecting a Blessing: After Years of Waiting, Evance Receives Clubfoot Surgery

Melissa Hall on Jun 27, 2023