Providing rehabilitation, prosthetics, therapy, and life‑changing support for children with disabilities in Uganda
Katalemwa Cheshire Home (KCH) is a leading child‑focused rehabilitation centre in Kampala, Uganda, dedicated to improving the lives of children living with physical disabilities, developmental challenges, and mobility impairments.
As part of the global Cheshire network, the hospital provides affordable prosthetic limbs, orthopaedic care, therapy, assistive devices, and community outreach to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.
With a strong commitment to inclusion, dignity, and child‑centred care, Katalemwa transforms futures for thousands of children each year.
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Katalemwa Contact Details
- Phone: +256 772 412383
- Website: https://katalemwacheshire.org/
- Address: Gayaza -Kampala Rd, Kampala P. O. BOX 16548, UGANDA
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katalemwa.cheshire/
Why Katalemwa Exists
Across Uganda, children with disabilities often face significant barriers:
- No access to medical care
- Social stigma and exclusion
- No chance to attend school
- Lack of mobility aids or therapy
- Extreme poverty within their families
Katalemwa Cheshire Home was established to break these barriers by providing comprehensive rehabilitation services that restore mobility, confidence, and opportunity.
Specific Conditions Katalemwa Treats
In Uganda, poverty and limited healthcare access mean many childhood conditions go untreated.
Katalemwa steps in with specialised care for disabilities that disproportionately affect children in low‑income communities.
Hydrocephalus
Some children arrive with hydrocephalus, a condition where excess fluid builds up in the brain, causing the head to swell.
Katalemwa supports these children through shunt placement, therapy, and family education.
Cerebral Palsy
Providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, assistive devices, and family support to help children gain strength, mobility, and independence.
Spina Bifida
Offering mobility aids, therapy, continence support, and medical care to help children manage daily challenges.
Clubfoot
Supporting children through corrective casting, bracing, surgery, and rehabilitation.
Congenital Limb Differences
Designing prosthetics and orthopaedic devices that allow children to walk, play, and attend school.
Developmental Delays & Neurological Conditions
Providing therapy and early intervention to help children reach developmental milestones.
Trauma‑Related Injuries
Treating children who have experienced accidents, burns, or injuries requiring prosthetics
What Katalemwa Provides
Custom Prosthetic Limbs & Orthopaedic Devices
The hospital designs and fits prosthetic limbs, orthotic braces, and mobility aids for children who have lost limbs or require support to walk.
Each device is custom‑made to ensure comfort, stability, and long‑term use.
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
Children receive specialised therapy to strengthen muscles, improve movement, and develop essential life skills.
Therapy is tailored to each child’s needs, helping them gain independence at home and school.
Assistive Devices
Katalemwa provides wheelchairs, walkers, standing frames, and other mobility equipment that allow children to move freely and participate in daily activities.
Surgery & Medical Care
The hospital offers orthopaedic surgery, corrective procedures, and medical treatment for a wide range of childhood conditions.
Stories of Hope from Uganda
Katalemwa has transformed the lives of thousands of children – from young amputees learning to walk again, to children with hydrocephalus receiving life‑saving treatment, to families receiving the support they never thought possible.
Every prosthetic limb, therapy session, and assistive device represents:
- A child returning to school
- A family strengthened
- A new future
- A community uplifted
Katalemwa and MEND: Working Together
Katalemwa Cheshire Home partners with MEND NZ to expand access to prosthetics, rehabilitation, and child‑centred care.
Through shared expertise, training, and resources, the hospital delivers high‑quality, affordable support to Uganda’s most vulnerable children.
Together, we are building a world where every child — regardless of disability — can walk, learn, play, and thrive.
How You Can Support Katalemwa and MEND NZ
Your support helps provide:
- Prosthetic limbs and orthopaedic devices
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Assistive mobility equipment
- Surgery and medical care
- Outreach to families in need
Every donation brings mobility, dignity, and opportunity to a child in Uganda.