List of Government-owned Kidney transplant centres in Kenya including cost

The kidneys are present in the renal system, placed just below the ribs. They are two-bean shaped organs with one on each side of the spine. The main function of these organs is to filter out the waste(liquid) and eliminate it out of the body in the form of urine. The kidney is prone to several diseases like kidney stones, caliectasis, acute, nephritis, kidney cysts, chronic kidney diseases, uremia,urinary infections, etc. While most of them can be treated via medicines and surgery, in case of a kidney failure treatment also known as the end-stage renal disease(ESRD), the only option is a kidney transplant. However, there are a few government owned hospitals in Kenya that offer low-cost treatments. Now before we list down all such hospitals both in Kenya and in India that offer kidney transplant, let’s discuss what are the symptoms that your kidney might be failing and what are the main causes:rnSymptoms:rnAbnormal urination (too less or too much urination) since the kidney is failing to perform its functionsrnSince body fluid is unable to be removed, hence swelling and pain in joints /legs/anklesrnDifficulty in breathingrnNausearnTiredness and/or fatiguernChest painrnDiabetesrnComarnVomitingrnWhat can cause a kidney failure:rnExcessive alcoholismrnDrug abusernGenetic diseasesrnUrinary problemsrnDiseases like lupus, lgA nephropathyrnHeart AttackrnDisturbed blood flow to the kidneysrnDiabetes (also called Type 2, or adult onset diabetes)rnHigh blood pressure How is a kidney failure diagnosed?rnA kidney failure or ESRD can be diagnosed by conducting the following tests: Blood TestrnUrine TestrnUltrasoundrnKidney tissue testing Government owned Hospital in Kenya for kidney transplant rnThere aren’t many hospitals in Kenya that can effectively perform kidney transplant. However, rnKenyatta National Hospital which is growing as one of the finest kidney transplant hospitals of the country. But there are many reasons why still many Kenyans consider getting a transplant in India are: A long waiting list in the Kenyatta Hospital due to limited no. of specialists,rnIndia has a pretty impressive success rate,rnLow-treatment costs,rnKidney available easily for transplant. Here are some of the hospitals in India some of which have coordination offices in Kenya too that can arrange a hassle-free kidney transplant process. rnSome of these hospitals are: Apollo HospitalsrnSharda HospitalsrnMax Super Specialty Hospital SaketrnNarayana Superspeciality HospitalrnMedanta The MedicityrnFortis HospitalrnArtemis HospitalrnManipal HospitalrnNanavati Super Speciality HospitalrnNarayana Hospital When a Kidney Transplant is advisedrnA person who has lost his/her 80-90% of the normal kidney functioning is advised to get a kidney transplant. The failed kidney is replaced by a new one where the donated kidney is usually from a deceased donor or from a family member who is willing to donate one of his/her kidney. rnIn a few rare cases of acute kidney failure, an artificial dialysis can help the kidney recover its normal functioning. Kidney Transplant cost: One of the many reasons that people from Kenya come to India for a kidney transplant is the low and affordable cost of treatments in the country alongside expert medical support. The approximate cost of kidney transplants cost in India is around $13,000 which is comparatively very low as compared to any other country.