Rwanda announced it has successfully carried out 32 surgeries related to kidney within the country since the launch of Kidney transplant service in 2023.
This was announced by the country Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.
The surgeries are carried out at King Faisal Hospital (KFH).
The program began with three living donor kidney transplants in the same month, marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to reduce expensive medical referrals abroad.
The government had referred close to 70 patients to other countries for kidney transplants at a cost of over Rwf 800 million before the introduction of the service.
A June 2023 article published by Rwandan doctors in the Rwanda Public Health Bulletin highlighted that while kidney transplants done abroad have provided Rwandan patients with survival opportunities, they are associated with significant financial implications.
“The cost of a kidney transplant in India, one of the cheapest treatment destinations, can range from $7,400 to $14,000 and depends on several factors including a patient’s age, health, blood type compatibility, concomitant ailments, and hospital room preference. This does not take into account additional costs such as transportation.”
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