Kidney care in Uganda
SAS Dial Foundation funds haemodialysis, nephrology care and kidney screening for Ugandans who cannot meet the cost of treatment. The foundation carries forward the renal and haemodialysis programme begun at SAS Lweza Clinic, now as an independent organisation.
A kidney diagnosis is not always permanent. With early treatment and the right intervention, kidney function can recover. Acute kidney injury can resolve completely when it is treated in time, and chronic kidney disease found early can be slowed or halted before dialysis is needed.
Kidney failure and its cost
A patient in end stage kidney disease needs haemodialysis several times a week, for life or until a transplant.
In Uganda the treatment is available. For most families the cost of sustaining it is beyond reach.
- Acute kidney injury, where fast treatment can mean full recovery
- Chronic kidney disease, where early detection changes the outcome
- End stage kidney disease, where haemodialysis sustains life
Sponsorship levels
These are the sponsorship levels the programme runs on.
Funded activities
Subsidised dialysis
Haemodialysis for patients with acute kidney injury and end stage kidney disease who cannot meet the full cost of treatment.
Early screening
Chronic disease screening in the community around the clinic, to find kidney disease before it becomes irreversible.
Nephrology care
Specialist consultations, chronic kidney disease management and tunnelled dialysis catheter placement as the programme expands.
Capacity and training
Training to strengthen the renal skills of the clinical team.
The clinic and the foundation
The renal clinic and haemodialysis programme was launched and hosted by SAS Lweza Clinic in Seguku, a licensed medical facility operating since 2012.
SAS Dial Foundation operates as a separate organisation with its own accounts.
SAS Lweza Clinic remains the clinical partner where treatment is delivered. The foundation funds the subsidised treatment.
About the foundationPlanned activities
Community education events
Events on kidney health, screening and prevention are planned for the communities around the clinic.
Kidney Foundation of Uganda
The foundation intends to work with the Kidney Foundation of Uganda.
Sponsorship
The foundation is seeking corporate and individual sponsors for the dialysis programme.
Ways to help
Give
A one off gift or a monthly sponsorship. Each level is tied to a number of treatments.
Give now
Partner
Companies, congregations, diaspora groups and health organisations can underwrite a screening outreach or a block of dialysis sessions.
Partner with us
Volunteer
Nephrologists, renal nurses, technicians, fundraisers and communications volunteers.
Offer your time