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Behind each figure on this page is a person who came to CoRSU for surgery, therapy or support, and the family who came with them.
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Since we began
CoRSU was established in 2006 and the hospital opened in 2009. These are the headline figures the hospital publishes about its work since then.
The latest full year
Figures for 2024, from the CoRSU Annual Report 2024
27,380+
patients reached in 2024 through orthopaedic surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, therapy and fistula services.
The hospital carried out 2,569 surgeries during the year.
1,371
orthopaedic surgeries
887
plastic and reconstructive surgeries
294
fistula surgeries
8,083
physiotherapy sessions
1,698
occupational therapy sessions
1,687
assistive devices issued, including 101 prosthetic and 524 orthotic devices
7,130
X-ray examinations
2,063
paediatric visits
1,467
patients assessed and screened in the nutrition clinic
Plan against delivery
Each year CoRSU sets targets and reports against them. In 2024 the hospital went beyond its plan for plastic and reconstructive surgery, fistula surgery, therapy sessions and assistive devices.
Orthopaedic surgery reached 95% of plan and X-ray examinations 79%. Wheelchair follow-up and repair visits in the community reached 18% of plan, because of funding limitations.
Figures for 2024, from the CoRSU Annual Report 2024.
Orthopaedic surgeries
95% of plan
Plastic and reconstructive surgeries
111% of plan
Fistula surgeries
147% of plan
Physiotherapy sessions
112% of plan
Occupational therapy sessions
142% of plan
Assistive devices issued
216% of plan
Prosthetic devices fitted or issued
168% of plan
Orthotic devices fitted or issued
349% of plan
Wheelchair follow-up and repairs
18% of plan
X-ray examinations
79% of plan
Each pair of bars is drawn to its own scale, so compare the two bars within a row rather than one row with another.
| Measure | Area | Planned | Actual | Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic surgeries | Surgery | 1,440 | 1,371 | 95% |
| Plastic and reconstructive surgeries | Surgery | 800 | 887 | 111% |
| Fistula surgeries | Surgery | 200 | 294 | 147% |
| Physiotherapy sessions | Rehabilitation and assistive devices | 7,200 | 8,083 | 112% |
| Occupational therapy sessions | Rehabilitation and assistive devices | 1,200 | 1,698 | 142% |
| Assistive devices issued | Rehabilitation and assistive devices | 780 | 1,687 | 216% |
| Prosthetic devices fitted or issued | Rehabilitation and assistive devices | 60 | 101 | 168% |
| Orthotic devices fitted or issued | Rehabilitation and assistive devices | 150 | 524 | 349% |
| Wheelchair follow-up and repairs | Rehabilitation and assistive devices | 800 | 144 | 18% |
| X-ray examinations | Diagnostics | 9,000 | 7,130 | 79% |
Beyond the hospital
CoRSU has one hospital, at Kisubi. Our community team and surgical camps take screening, treatment and follow-up closer to where people live.
Community Based Inclusive Development, 2024
Fistula surgical camps, 2024
Since 2023, CoRSU has supported fistula surgical camps in remote areas of Uganda where fistula occurs most often.
Training, 2024
In 2024 the hospital hosted two paediatric orthopaedic fellows, three orthopaedic surgery fellows and two plastic surgery fellows. As they learnt, they also helped to provide services to patients.
See training at CoRSUWhat changed
Figures tell you how much care was given. Patients and families tell you what it meant.
Orthopaedic surgery
Seven-year-old Vivian was born with bowed legs. A community mobiliser referred her to CoRSU, where she was diagnosed with Blount disease. With funding from MTN Foundation, surgery corrected her legs. Vivian can now stand, walk, run and play without pain or support.
“I truly appreciate MTN Foundation and CoRSU for transforming my daughter’s life.”
Fistula programme
For about three years after the birth of her third child, Flavia lived with a childbirth injury. She heard a radio advert for a fistula outreach in her area and called the number. With funding from Fistula Foundation, she had free surgery and rehabilitation at CoRSU.
“Thank you Fistula Foundation for helping me feel like a woman again. I can walk, run, and dance without fear.”
How care is funded
Children aged 0 – 5Treated free of charge
Children aged 6 – 17Treated at a subsidised rate
AdultsPay for their treatment, which helps fund care for children
Donors and philanthropic organisations help meet the cost of care for children. CoRSU's programme handbook records that in 2016 to 2017, roughly 35 to 40% of the hospital's income came from its own revenue and the remainder from donors and philanthropic organisations.
That is the most recent income split described in the documents we have reviewed for this page. For current figures, please read the latest annual report or contact the hospital.
Smile Train and Transforming Faces are the primary donors for cleft lip and palate surgery at CoRSU.
Women are treated at no fee. Fistula Foundation covers the non-staff costs of the programme.
Construction of phase 1, opened on 28 June 2024, was funded by CBM.
Net proceeds of UGX 34,000,000 from the first walk, in October 2024, subsidised surgery for children with disability.
The 2024 annual report records that the second phase of the Rehabilitation Centre, budgeted at about USD 2,000,000, was still awaiting funding. It is expected to add hydrotherapy, gait laboratory services, a gym and space for training.
Give today
Children aged five and under are treated free at CoRSU, and older children at a subsidised rate. Gifts from people like you make that possible.
