The story of NORC began with a deep personal journey and an unwavering desire to give back. In 2009, Dr. Mubiru Nelson faced a challenging moment in his life—struggling to afford school fees, he found himself on the streets of Kampala, working as a taxi conductor to survive. His life changed forever when Fields of Life, an organization dedicated to transforming communities through education and development, stepped in to support him. Sponsored by Maurice and Ruth Haggai, Dr. Nelson returned back to school and went on to complete a diploma in Orthopaedics Technology (Prosthetics and Orthotics). This was the ultimate turnaround of his life.
Inspired by the impact that Fields of Life had on his life, Dr. Nelson felt a profound calling to help others facing similar challenges. In 2020, he founded Nkolo Orthopaedics Rehabilitation Center in Kasana, Luweero district, with a mission to provide affordable and high-quality rehabilitation services to persons living with disabilities. What began as a small clinic with a big vision has grown into a trusted facility that is serving humanity and changing lives of people across Uganda and beyond.
Today, NORC stands as a beacon of hope for individuals and families who seek life-changing rehabilitation services. From our humble beginnings, we have expanded our services to include orthopaedics workshop (prosthetics and orthotics), orthopedics, therapy (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), community based rehabilitation, and empowerment-of-pwds.
Over the years, we have partnered with varied organizations chiefest of them being SwissABILITY, a like-minded organization based in Switzerland. Our partnership with SwissABILITY has enabled us to reach even more people in need. Together, we deliver outstanding orthopaedic and rehabilitation services at subsidized prices, ensuring that no one is left behind due to financial constraints. Our facility is more than just a place for treatment; it is a community where patients and their families find support, encouragement, and a path to a better life.
Dr. Nelson Mubiru founded Nkolo Orthopaedics Rehabilitation Center (NORC) out of a deep sense of gratitude and a desire to give back. In 2009, struggling with no school fees, Nelson became a street boy and later worked as a taxi conductor in Kampala. His life took a transformative turn when Fields of Life, a charitable organization, stepped in, sponsoring his education through the support of Maurice and Ruth Haggai. This opportunity allowed him to complete a diploma in Orthopaedics Technology (Prosthetics and Orthotics).
In 2020, inspired by his own journey, Dr. Mubiru established NORC to provide affordable, high-quality rehabilitation services to those in need. What began as a personal mission has grown into a trusted facility, transforming lives across Uganda.
Currently, Dr. Mubiru is pursuing a BSc. in Medicine & Surgery at King Caesar University (KCU), with the vision of expanding NORC into a comprehensive surgical and medical rehabilitation center for persons living with disabilities.
Nkolo Orthopaedics Rehabilitation Center (NORC) is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. Our commitment is reflected in our mission, vision, and motto:
To provide effective satisfactory rehabilitative solutions that empower persons living with disabilities to reach their physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological and social functional levels by providing high quality, accessible and affordable rehabilitation services.
Improved mobility and quality of life for person's living with disabilities.
Equal mobility and ability
