Prevention of Kidney Diseases

Fatima Memorial Hospital, established in 1977, has been a beacon of hope for healthcare in Pakistan, serving over 10.04 million patients from diverse backgrounds. The hospital's Nephrology Department acknowledges the global surge in renal diseases and strives to mitigate their impact. This report sheds light on kidney disease statistics both worldwide and in Pakistan and outlines the services provided by Fatima Memorial Hospital's Nephrology Department to combat this growing health challenge.

Kidney Disease in Pakistan: In Pakistan, kidney disease is a growing issue, and Fatima Memorial Hospital's Nephrology Department has been actively addressing this concern. Some statistics related to kidney disease in Pakistan include:

1. Prevalence: Pakistan has a high prevalence of kidney disease, with an estimated 20-25 million individuals affected by various renal disorders.

2. Access to Care: Limited access to affordable healthcare services exacerbates the kidney disease burden, especially in low-income populations.

3. Dialysis Services: The demand for dialysis services in Pakistan exceeds the available resources, leading to a significant gap in access to life-saving treatments.

Fatima Memorial Hospital's Nephrology Department Services: Fatima Memorial Hospital's Nephrology Department is committed to addressing the growing challenges posed by kidney diseases. The department offers a range of services, including:

1. Outpatient Clinics: Conducting 2 outpatient clinics weekly, providing care to over 500 patients monthly at a nominal fee of PKR 200 or $0.75 under the supervision of trained nephrologists.

2. In-Patient Services: Offering 24-hour in-patient care to admitted patients and 24-hour emergency services to more than 900 patients monthly with kidney problems.

3. Procedures: Performing various procedures such as kidney biopsies, temporary and permanent hemodialysis catheter insertions, and peritoneal dialysis catheter insertions.

4. Hemodialysis Unit: Operating a well-equipped hemodialysis unit that caters to approximately 40 permanently enrolled patients undergoing dialysis.

5. Affordability: Providing most procedures and services free of cost or at a nominal fee to ensure accessibility.

Challenges and Initiatives: Despite these efforts, the Nephrology Department faces challenges due to the overwhelming demand for dialysis services. To address this issue, Fatima Memorial Hospital has initiated a Peritoneal Dialysis (home dialysis) program. This program aims to:

1. Reduce Waiting Times: Alleviate the burden of patients waiting for hemodialysis by offering an alternative and accessible dialysis method.

2. Education and Training: Conduct workshops and training sessions for healthcare professionals across Pakistan to enhance their peritoneal dialysis knowledge and skills.

3. Technology Advancements: Collaborate to acquire automated peritoneal dialysis machines, making nighttime dialysis more convenient and accessible.

Donation Needed For:

• Single Hemodialysis session & Medicines: $40 (one month: $350)
• Temporary Hemodialysis Catheter Insertion: $40
• Permanent Hemodialysis Catheter & Insertion: $200
• Kidney Biopsy Including Histopathology: $70
• Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter & Insertion: $700
• Peritoneal dialysis per month: $350
• Hemodialysis Machine: $10,000
• Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Machine: $3,000

Fatima Memorial Hospital's Nephrology Department is dedicated to combating kidney disease and its associated challenges. With the support of generous donors, the hospital aims to expand its services, bridge the gap in dialysis accessibility, and provide sustainable solutions to patients in need. Your contribution can help save lives and alleviate the burden of kidney disease in Pakistan. We look forward to your support in this noble cause.

Support for Kidney Disease Patients in Pakistan.

Fatima Memorial Hospital has been providing healthcare services to over 10.04 million patients from all walks of life since 1977 Fatima Memorial Hospital's Nephrology Department acknowledges the increasing prevalence of renal diseases worldwide and actively works towards alleviating the burdensome impact of these conditions.

Fatima Memorial Hospital is providing the following services about Kidney Diseases:

• 2 outpatient clinics per week catering to more than 500 patients monthly at a very nominal fee ( PKR 200 or 0.75 USD) under the supervision of trained nephrologists
• 24-hour in-patient services to the admitted patients
• 24-hour emergency services to more than 900 patients per month visiting the emergency room with kidney problems
• Procedures including kidney biopsies, temporary and permanent hemodialysis catheter insertion, peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion,
• The majority of the procedures are done free of cost, and a well-equipped hemodialysis unit provides services including emergency dialysis initiation to the admitted and walk-in patients.
• The hemodialysis unit caters to around 40 permanently enrolled patients undergoing twice or thrice weekly hemodialysis.
• More than 4500 hemodialysis sessions were done in the last year out of which more than 2000 hemodialysis sessions were done free of cost and the rest were provided at cost only.
• The unit is equipped with 11 hemodialysis machines (including 5 machines for patients suffering from hepatitis C, 5 machines for non-hepatitis patients, and 1 for hepatitis B-positive patients).
•  7 of our machines on average have more than 50,000 running hours which is far more than their average working life of 10-20,000 hours.

For the past 14 years, Rizwan has been receiving treatment from the Nephrology department at Fatima Memorial Hospital. As the sole breadwinner for a family of five, his health condition holds great significance. Thankfully, Fatima Memorial Hospital has been providing full support for his treatment. Rizwan has faced the challenges of kidney failure, which led to him being placed on a ventilator not once, but twice. However, the unwavering dedication of the Nephrology Department at Fatima Memorial Hospital proved to be instrumental in miraculously saving his life on both occasions.

Rizwan represents just one of the numerous cases receiving care at Fatima Memorial Hospital. Our goal is to continuously expand our service capabilities in order to meet the growing demands with your valuable support, which we hope will remain steadfast. Given the worldwide burden of disease and the escalating number of kidney patients globally, including in Pakistan, the existing resources fall short of adequately addressing the increasing patient influx each day. In the past year, Fatima Memorial Hospital has provided assistance to over 10,000 patients through our Nephrology department.

Our hemodialysis unit, like many others, is operating at maximum capacity, leaving a significant number of patients unable to secure a permanent spot for hemodialysis due to limited availability. Unfortunately, these patients often face dire consequences, either succumbing to their condition or continuously moving from one emergency to another in search of dialysis sessions.
 

To address this pressing issue and aid patients in need, Fatima Memorial Hospital has taken the initiative to establish a Peritoneal Dialysis (home dialysis) program. At the Peritoneal Dialysis unit in Fatima Memorial Hospital, we have a team of trained doctors, peritoneal dialysis nurses, and technicians who oversee the program and help the patients overcome the long waiting lines. They actively engage in providing comprehensive training and conducting workshops for nurses and doctors from all across Pakistan, empowering them with the knowledge and skills required to administer peritoneal dialysis effectively.

Thanks to the generous support we have received, we have been able to save lives and provide home-based peritoneal dialysis to those in need. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are also collaborating to acquire an automated peritoneal dialysis machine specifically designed for nighttime dialysis, further enhancing the accessibility and convenience of this treatment option.

 By expanding our dialysis services beyond the traditional hemodialysis approach, we are determined to alleviate the burden on patients awaiting treatment and offer them a viable and sustainable solution through our Peritoneal Dialysis program.

Donation Needed For

Approximate Cost (US$)

Single Hemodialysis session & Medicines - 40 $ (one month: 350 $)

Temporary Hemodialysis Catheter Insertion - 40 $

Permanent Hemodialysis Catheter & Insertion - 200 $

Kidney Biopsy Including Histopathology - 70 $

Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter & Insertion - 700 $

Peritoneal dialysis per month - 350 $

Hemodialysis Machine - 10,000 $

Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Machine - 3000 $

We look forward to our esteemed donors to support the cause and help us treat the maximum number of patients.