Rising Kidney Failure Cases and Dialysis Costs Concern Patients in Ankole

Kidney failure cases are increasing in Uganda's Ankole sub-region, with Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital reporting 450 cases last year. Patients requiring regular dialysis face high and ongoing treatment costs, as the hospital's renal unit treats about 30 kidney failure patients monthly. This situation highlights growing healthcare challenges in the region.

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