Kidney disease: Silent killer putting a strain on families

The strain is not just on families but also on the healthcare system.

by FAITH MATETE

Counties18 March 2025 - 09:30

In Summary

JOOTRH chief executive officer Richard Lesiyampe, spoke about the challenges faced by dialysis patients, emphasising how draining the process can be.
In a year, one patient will spend close to Sh1.5 million just on dialysis. It’s a burden.”

Victor Owili undergoes dialysis at the renal unit in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital last Thursday /FAITH MATETE

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