MBALE CITY — Hon. Karim Masaba, the Member of Parliament for Industrial Division in Mbale City, has joined residents, leaders and other well-wishers in supporting the 10th Annual CURE Brain Surgery Run, a campaign aimed at raising funds for life-changing neurosurgical treatment for vulnerable children.
Masaba took part in the run on Saturday, October 17, 2026, alongside the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament and other leaders, as Mbale City came alive with participants taking part in the 5-kilometre and 10-kilometre races. The event brought together citizens from different backgrounds under one cause — helping children access specialised medical care.
The 2026 CURE Brain Surgery Run is targeting Shs1 billion, with the funds expected to support brain surgeries and patient care. The campaign comes at a time when many families continue to struggle to meet the cost of specialised treatment for children living with conditions such as hydrocephalus, spina bifida and other neurological conditions.
Masaba welcomed the strong turnout, describing the participation as a powerful demonstration of solidarity, compassion and determination by the people of Mbale. His involvement placed him among leaders using their public platforms to rally communities behind a cause that directly affects vulnerable children and their families.
The Industrial Division legislator also recognised fellow leaders who joined the campaign, including Minister of State for Public Service Lydia Wanyoto, Hon. Khalayi Peace, Hon. Wanyoto Godfrey and Hon. Emmanuel Biara, alongside corporate sponsors, local leaders and members of the public.
For Masaba, however, the initiative goes beyond running on the streets of Mbale. It represents an opportunity to give children a second chance at life, ease the burden on families and contribute to a stronger healthcare system where children can receive treatment regardless of their parents’ financial circumstances.
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda in Mbale has become an important centre for paediatric neurosurgery, providing specialised treatment to children with complex neurological conditions. The hospital continues to rely heavily on support from individuals, organisations and communities to help children access surgeries that their families may otherwise be unable to afford.
Masaba’s participation therefore adds his voice to the growing call for collective responsibility in supporting vulnerable children. By joining the campaign alongside other leaders and citizens, he demonstrated that improving the lives of children requires more than government action alone, but also the commitment of communities, private organisations and individuals.
As the CURE Brain Surgery Run continues to inspire support across Mbale and beyond, Masaba’s message is one of hope and shared responsibility. Every contribution can help turn a child’s fear into hope, give a family renewed confidence and create an opportunity for a child to grow, learn and live a healthier life. The run has once again shown that when a community comes together for a worthy cause, every step can become a step towards saving a life.
