Entebbe – In a decisive step towards continuing its commitment to accessible and affordable treatment for children with disabilities, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (CoRSU) today launched the Annual CoRSU Walk 2025 under the theme “Bring hope to children with disability.” The walk aims to raise UGX 400,000,000 to fund life-changing surgeries for 300 children, procure critical medical equipment, and renovate the hospital’s Outpatient Department.
Speaking at the press conference, Bakidde Aloysius, Board Chairperson for the CoRSU Walk Committee, expressed appreciation for the collective effort that brought the initiative to life. He said:
“Last year’s walk was nothing short of extraordinary. The energy was palpable, the spirit of giving was infectious, and the results were truly life-changing. We managed to raise over UGX 78 million, and with those funds, we were able to provide at least 16 children with the surgeries they desperately needed.”
“We also procured essential physiotherapy equipment and expanded our rehabilitation services. The impact was felt both in the hospital wards and in the homes and communities of every child we helped. The smiles we saw and the parents’ tears of relief are memories that fuel our mission every single day,” he added.
Robert Ochai, CEO of CoRSU Hospital, welcomed the collaboration and support.
“The Annual CoRSU Walk demands that we act, invest, and become the bridge between despair and possibility. Since its founding in 2006, CoRSU Hospital has stood on the belief that disability must never mean inability. That belief has shaped every decision we’ve made and every service we’ve offered. In just over a decade, we have carried out more than 70,000 life-changing surgeries for children and rehabilitated over 100,000 patients.” He said.
Statistics from the 2014 Uganda National Population and Housing Census reveal that 12.5% of Uganda’s population lives with some form of disability, with 92% of these cases related to treatable conditions. Importantly, 80% of disabilities among children could be addressed if specialised services were more accessible and affordable.
Over the past three years, CoRSU has performed an average of 5,246 surgical procedures and 12,500 therapy sessions annually, with a primary focus on children, who account for 80% of all surgeries.
To join this fundraising campaign, participants and supporters can send their contributions to CoRSU via MTN Mobile Money (Paybill Code: 599393) or Airtel Money (Paybill: 4369188), registered under CoRSU Hospital.
For enquiries about participating in the walk or purchasing event kits, the CoRSU Customer Care team is available at 0761-002111 or 0761-002157.
