About Us
The Kidney Centre is a specialised renal care facility located in Harare. Combining the expertise of its founders, the Centre offers comprehensive kidney disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services—aiming to reduce dependency on costly overseas care and bridge the significant gaps in Zimbabwe’s kidney health landscape.
Our Expects
* Role: Co-founder and lead nephrologist
* Background: One of Zimbabwe’s very few nephrologists, also serving as a colonel in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces and offering specialised care for both civilian and military communities
* Expertise: Focuses on early detection of kidney disease, with advocacy around genetic factors (e.g., APOL1), HIV, hypertension, diabetes, and NSAID overuse. A vocal proponent of expanding local dialysis and transplant infrastructure .
* Role: Co-founder, lead nephrologist, and academic contributor
* Qualifications: Earned her MBChB at the University of Zimbabwe (2003), completed specialist nephrology training in Australia (2013), lectures in UZ’s Department of Medicine, and heads renal services at Sally Mugabe and Parirenyatwa hospitals.
* Research Leadership: Led Zimbabwe’s first nationwide dialysis cohort study, funded by the ISN, providing critical data for policy and infrastructure development. She is also building a national dialysis registry.
• Earned her General Nursing Diploma in 2010
• Renal Nurse 2018 silver medalist awarded by Nurses Council of Zimbabwe.
• An active public health advocate.
Core Services
Early Detection & Management: Regular screenings for high-risk groups; counselling to prevent progression to end-stage kidney disease.
Dialysis Services: Both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis—potentially including at-home options—supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a high standard of care.
Pre-Transplant Evaluation: Comprehensive work-up including imaging, biopsies, lab tests, and specialist consultation.
Inpatient & ICU Dialysis: Mobile dialysis units for critically ill or bedridden patients in hospital settings.
Academic Integration: Clinical training and ongoing research under Dr Dahwa’s guidance, elevating Zimbabwe’s renal research profile.
Facilities & Support
Equipped with modern dialysis machines sourced from leading providers like Baxter–Gambro.
Robust infection control with isolated zones for zero-positive patients and hepatitis safety.
Comfortable patient amenities: reclining chairs, entertainment (e.g., DSTV), Wi‑Fi access, refreshments, and optional private suites.
Reliable utilities: backup power via generators and solar, large water storage capacity, and high-end purification ensuring treatment safety.
Community Impact
Increased Access: Alleviates pressure off public centres by offering a high-volume private alternative.
Educational Outreach: Hosts forums and webinars, particularly during World Kidney Day, spotlighting patient experiences and care strategies .
Policy Impact: Data from Dr Dahwa’s cohort study supports national dialysis planning and potential transplant program feasibility.
Why Choose The Kidney Centre
Expert Care: Dual leadership by national nephrology experts blending clinical practice, research, and military discipline.
Comprehensive Services: Full spectrum from prevention and outpatient care to inpatient dialysis and transplant prep.
Quality & Comfort: State-of-the-art technology in a patient-centric environment, with amenities to ease treatment burdens.
Academic Development: A hub for nephrology training and research, contributing to long-term capacity building.