Entebbe, Uganda | Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (CoRSU) has launched its Annual CoRSU Walk under the theme “Bring Hope to Children with Disability,” aiming to raise Sh400 million to transform the lives of children living with disabilities. Scheduled for October 5, the fundraising initiative will support life-changing surgeries for 300 children, procure critical medical equipment, and renovate the hospital’s Outpatient Department.
The launch event brought together corporate partners, media representatives, community leaders, and key stakeholders, all united in promoting disability inclusion and strengthening specialized rehabilitative services for children from underprivileged households.
Bakidde Aloysius, Board Chairperson for the CoRSU Walk Committee, expressed gratitude for the collective effort behind the initiative. “Last year’s walk was extraordinary. We raised over UGX 78 million, which enabled us to provide surgeries for 16 children, procure essential physiotherapy equipment, and expand our rehabilitation services. The smiles of the children and the relief of their parents fuel our mission every day,” he said.
Robert Ochai, CEO of CoRSU, highlighted the hospital’s long-standing commitment to accessible care. “Since its founding in 2006, CoRSU Hospital has stood on the belief that disability must never mean inability. Over the past decade, we have performed more than 70,000 life-changing surgeries and rehabilitated over 100,000 patients. The annual CoRSU Walk allows us to bridge the gap between despair and possibility for children across Uganda,” Ochai noted.
According to the 2014 Uganda National Population and Housing Census, 12.5% of Uganda’s population lives with some form of disability, with 92% of cases related to treatable conditions. Notably, 80% of disabilities among children could be addressed if specialized services were more accessible and affordable. CoRSU currently performs an average of 5,246 surgical procedures and 12,500 therapy sessions annually, with children accounting for 80% of surgeries.
Individuals and organizations wishing to contribute can donate via MTN Mobile Money (Paybill Code: 599 393) or Airtel Money (Paybill: 4369 188) under CoRSU Hospital. For enquiries about participating in the walk or purchasing event kits, the CoRSU Customer Care team can be reached on 0761-002111 or 0761-002157.
The Annual CoRSU Walk continues to be a vital initiative in transforming the lives of children with disabilities, bringing hope, healing, and opportunity to those who need it most.