Dialysis Stories

Kenya takes historic step in kidney transplants as KUTRRH prepares for full procedures
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 17, 2025

Despite the growing burden of kidney disease, Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority data shows that transplant numbers in Kenya remain significantly l...

Fighting for life: The struggles and hope for kidney patients in Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 17, 2025

Currently, over 5,000 patients in Kenya rely on dialysis to survive, while nearly 5 million Kenyans are living with chronic kidney disease.

Medics in Wajir raise alarm over rising cases of kidney failure in the region
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2025

Mohamed Adow, a researcher and nutritionist at the hospital, said 79 cases of kidney failure have been recorded in the recent past.

Patients suffer as Sh3.6 billion kidney institute remains idle six years after planned completion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

The delay has raised serious concerns over accountability, with calls for an urgent intervention to ensure the institute starts serving its intended p...

Sh10 billion NHIF debt leaves dialysis patients at risk as SHA struggles to resolve
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 03, 2024

The Kenya Renal Association has submitted several recommendations to SHA to address the critical gaps in kidney health services.

Patients at risk as Malindi dialysis machines break down
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2024

Out of the eight dialysis machines available, only one remains functional, forcing hospital staff to drastically reduce the duration and frequency of...

Renal association advocates for updated dialysis reimbursement to reflect true costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2024

They say increase in cost of consumables, coupled with the depreciation of Kenya shilling, had placed a substantial financial strain on healthcare.

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