CoRSU seeks Shs 400m to support children with disabilities

What the report says

CoRSU Hospital has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at raising Shs400 million to expand specialised treatment and rehabilitation for children with disabilities, according to Nile Post. The appeal is part of the hospital’s 2026 CoRSU Disability Walk, carried out under the theme “Giving Hope to Children with Disabilities.”

The walk was flagged off at Makerere University Business School in Nakawa by Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, the Second Deputy Katikiro and Treasurer of the Buganda Kingdom. At the event, Nsibirwa urged members of the public and other well-wishers to support the initiative, linking the appeal to Buganda’s cultural idea of buntubulamu, which emphasizes compassion and helping others.

CoRSU said the money will go toward specialised medical care, corrective treatment and rehabilitation services intended to improve children’s mobility and independence. The hospital added that the support could help more children take part in school, family and community life. The campaign also reflects CoRSU’s broader role in providing surgical and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities.

The fundraising effort is significant because access to specialised disability care can be limited and costly for many families. By seeking public and private contributions, CoRSU is trying to widen support for children who need treatment and long-term rehabilitation, while encouraging community participation in disability inclusion.