17/12/2025
When 17-year-old Richard first noticed a small swelling on his head, no one imagined how serious it would become. At home, his sister gently massaged the swelling, assuming he had simply bumped his head while playing or at school. But within a day, the swelling had grown noticeably larger, and Richard returned from school complaining of persistent headaches.
Concerned, the family sought help at a nearby health facility, where Richard was given pain-relieving treatment. They hoped the discomfort would ease. Instead, his condition worsened. The headaches intensified, and Richard began experiencing dizziness and blurred vision. As the swelling continued to grow, the family moved from one health facility to another in search of answers.
Eventually, doctors recognized that Richard was suffering from a scalp abscess, a serious infection that required urgent surgical intervention to prevent further complications. They were advised not to delay treatment.
A kind friend directed the family to CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda, where Richard was received by a specialized neurosurgical team experienced in treating complex head and neurological conditions. After careful evaluation, Richard underwent successful surgery. The infection was treated promptly, and his recovery began immediately.
Today, Richard is back home, pain-free and full of hope. The headaches that once disrupted his days are gone. Just before his surgery, Richard had sat for his Senior Four examinations, and he is confident and hopeful that he performed well, now able to look ahead to his future without fear or pain.
Please continue to pray for Richard’s complete healing, and for many more children like him to be guided to CURE, a place of excellence where children receive fast, accurate, and specialized neurosurgical care, and where hope is restored every day.
