The First Lady of Burundi Angeline Ndayishimiye, paid a visit to the Children’s Surgical Hospital in Entebbe yesterday October 23. Accompanied by the Ugandan Health Minister, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the First Lady had the opportunity to witness the hospital’s remarkable work in providing critical medical services to children.
During her meeting with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Ndayishimiye shared her experience visiting the Children’s Surgical Hospital earlier in the day. Minister Aceng reported that the hospital has already performed over 1,700 surgeries, with 37 children from Burundi currently receiving treatment. Among them, four have already undergone successful operations, while others are awaiting surgical procedures.
Minister Aceng highlighted the hospital’s regional importance, explaining its provision of care to children from across Africa. The facility specializes in addressing various pediatric surgical needs, including gastrointestinal and urological cases, as well as plastic surgery. Additionally, the hospital handles congenital malformations, diseases of the hepatobiliary system and pancreas, cleft lip and palate, and burn contractures.
Expressing her gratitude, First Lady Ndayishimiye thanked President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni for their warm welcome and generous hospitality during her visit to the State House in Entebbe.
Established on April 19, 2021, the Children’s Surgical Hospital in Entebbe operates as an integral part of Emergency, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides free medical assistance to individuals affected by war, poverty, and landmines.
The hospital’s primary objective is to deliver high-quality healthcare services without charge to children under the age of 18, aiming to alleviate the burden of medical expenses from families facing challenging circumstances.
The visit of Burundi’s First Lady serves as a testament to the hospital’s valuable contribution to the region’s pediatric medical care. With its commitment to delivering free and specialized treatments to children, the Children’s Surgical Hospital is playing a pivotal role in improving healthcare outcomes for young patients across Africa.