kidney transplant 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.

The link between diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 13, 2025

Diabetes can affect small blood vessels. This can cause high blood pressure and also lead to kidney disease.

Why avocados may be dangerous for people with kidney disease
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 13, 2025

Avocados can pose a serious health risk due to its high potassium content.

World Kidney Day: Insights from an expert on diet, salt intake and hydration
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 13, 2025

Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that benefit overall health, including kidney fun...

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.

Doctors in Somalia discover a patient with four kidneys
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 19, 2024

The young patient's ordeal began when he fell ill, prompting an examination that ultimately revealed the presence of four kidneys. 

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