Kampala — The Ruparelia Foundation has announced plans to host a nationwide free prosthetic-leg donation drive at Mulago National Referral Hospital in memory of the late businessman Rajiv Ruparelia.
The three-day medical camp, scheduled for May 1–3, 2026, aims to restore mobility and dignity to vulnerable Ugandans living with limb loss, continuing what the foundation describes as Rajiv’s legacy of compassion and service.
The initiative follows the success of the Rajiv Memorial Free Eye Camp held in Bukedea, where more than 500 surgeries were conducted and thousands of patients received free treatment.
Under the theme “Restoring Hope. Changing Lives,” the prosthetic drive will provide free artificial limbs to individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford the high cost of prosthetic care.
Prosthetic legs are customised artificial limbs designed to replace missing lower limbs, improving mobility and function through lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, titanium and aluminium.
The programme is being implemented in partnership with Mulago National Referral Hospital, bringing together specialised medical teams to handle fittings, assessments and rehabilitation support for beneficiaries.
Officials say the initiative is designed not only to provide medical assistance but also to help recipients regain independence, confidence and the ability to participate in economic activities.
Access to prosthetic services in Uganda remains limited due to high costs and a shortage of specialised care, leaving many amputees unable to fully reintegrate into society.
The foundation said the upcoming camp is expected to attract beneficiaries from across the country, particularly from underserved communities.
The prosthetic leg drive adds to the foundation’s growing portfolio of healthcare and social welfare programmes, marking a shift from vision restoration initiatives to broader mobility support interventions.