Renal disease treatment in the country is mostly for the average Ugandan patient but the increased capacity at Mulago is expected to ease the burden
The National Referral Hospital, Mulago, is set to discharge more patients who have undergone successful renal transplant surgeries, marking a breakthrough in Uganda’s healthcare system.
This achievement comes as the hospital expands its capacity for renal transplants, providing life-saving treatment to patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease.
The milestone builds on the hospital’s first successful kidney transplant earlier this year.
This procedure, conducted by a skilled team of Ugandan and international surgeons, paved the way for an expanded renal program at the country’s largest referral facility.
The growing renal transplant program at Mulago addresses the increasing burden of kidney disease in Uganda, where many citizens suffering from kidney complications require dialysis or transplants each year.
Before this development, many patients were forced to travel abroad, incurring costs of up to $30,000 (about Shs100m) for the procedure, often beyond the reach of most Ugandans.
According to authorities, Mulago’s expanded renal program is part of a broader effort to strengthen specialized healthcare services in Uganda.
With plans to perform more transplants in the coming months, the hospital aims to become a regional leader in kidney care and organ transplantation.
