Services at The Kidney Centre
At The Kidney Centre, we combine advanced medical expertise with patient-focused care. Below is an overview of the key procedures offered, along with what patients can expect at each stage.
Kidney Screening & Early Detection
Initial Consultation: Comprehensive medical history review and physical examination.
Laboratory Tests: Blood (creatinine, eGFR), urine analysis, and other renal function panels.
Imaging: Ultrasound or CT scans where necessary.
Risk Counselling: Guidance on managing high-risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, HIV, or family history.
✅ Goal: Identify kidney issues early and slow disease progression.
Dialysis Procedures
Hemodialysis
Access: Via arteriovenous fistula, graft, or central line.
Process: Blood passes through a dialyzer to remove toxins and excess fluid.
Duration: Typically 3–4 sessions per week, lasting 3–5 hours each.
Environment: Comfortable recliners, Wi-Fi, DSTV, and refreshments provided.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Access: Catheter surgically placed in the abdomen.
Process: Dialysis fluid is infused and drained through the peritoneal cavity.
At-Home Option: Patients may be trained for self-care with regular monitoring.
✅ Goal: Maintain toxin balance, reduce complications, and improve quality of life.
Pre-Transplant Evaluation
Eligibility Assessment: Clinical history, psychosocial evaluation, and donor-recipient compatibility checks.
Investigations: Blood typing, tissue matching, kidney biopsy, imaging, and infection screening.
Specialist Consultations: Nephrologists, surgeons, and anesthetists.
✅ Goal: Ensure patients are physically and mentally prepared for transplantation.
Inpatient & ICU Dialysis
Mobile Dialysis Units: Available for critically ill patients in hospital wards and ICUs.
Specialized Care: Close monitoring by nephrologists and trained renal nurses.
Safety Protocols: Strict infection control and individualized dialysis prescriptions.
✅ Goal: Deliver life-saving treatment even in critical care settings.
Academic Training & Clinical Research
Clinical Training: Opportunities for medical students and nurses to gain nephrology experience.
Research Projects: Ongoing studies on dialysis outcomes, kidney genetics (APOL1), and treatment protocols.
Registries & Cohorts: Supporting national health planning with reliable data.
✅ Goal: Advance renal knowledge and build future healthcare capacity.
Patient Education & Lifestyle Support
Nutrition Plans: Renal-specific diets tailored to individual needs.
Medication Guidance: Education on avoiding harmful NSAIDs and ensuring adherence.
Support Groups: Peer-to-peer sharing and mental health counselling.
Workshops & Webinars: Patient engagement during World Kidney Day and beyond.
✅ Goal: Empower patients to take control of their kidney health.
🛡️ Safety & Comfort Protocols
Isolated dialysis zones for patients with HIV/Hepatitis.
Generator & solar backups for uninterrupted treatment.
High-capacity water purification system.
Comfortable private suites available for those who prefer additional privacy.