Kidney failure crisis in Senegal: Dalal Diam Hospital's hemodialysis unit overwhelmed
via SeneNews1 min read
Kidney failure continues to devastate Senegal, claiming many lives annually and causing distress for families. A report from iGFM at Dalal Diam Hospital's hemodialysis unit reveals the extent of the crisis. Machines operate continuously to meet increasing demand, but capacity is insufficient. A lack of rooms and saturated equipment complicate access to care, compounded by the high cost of certain medications. Testimonies indicate that patients sometimes only gain access to a dialysis session after another patient's death due to a lack of available slots. This highlights significant challenges within the healthcare system and the urgent need to strengthen infrastructure and resources for patient care.
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