A patient undergoes dialysis at Thika Level Five Hospital’s new renal unit. Dr Toro said about 500 patients have undergone kidney dialysis at the hospital since the renal unit was opened last month. The five-bed renal unit will accommodate patients suffering from kidney diseases. James Kariuki, a kidney patient from Thika, commended the county government for setting up up the renal unit. Andrew Toro, the Thika Level Five Hospital superintendent, said the unit would help decogest Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, the nearest public health facility offering kidney dialysis.

Source: Standard Digital June 05, 2016 08:26 UTC