In
the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there are reports of more than 2,000
patients receiving dialysis, and this number is expected to increase by
100% by 2023. The high incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the
UAE has been attributed to the prevalence of diabetes, obesity and
hypertension. NMC ProVita International Medical Center, a subsidiary of
the UAE & Middle East largest private healthcare provider - NMC
Healthcare, offers home Dialysis service to patients in UAE.
To meet the
growing demand of home Dialysis Machines, Reaya Mumayaza for
hemodiyalsis services managed by NMC ProVita International Medical
Center, announced it has entered an agreement to provide more Home
Dialysis Machines, which ensures quality healthcare for those who need
it the most- at the right time and place.
Home dialysis
offers greater scheduling flexibility, fewer food restrictions and
better outcomes. The treatment can also be administered for longer times
and more frequently, which is less stressful for the patient’s body.
For the majority of people, dialysis involves being connected to a
machine in hospital three to four times per week for at least three
hours each time, and some patients have to travel long distances to
receive the treatment.
Dr Khaled
Aboeldahab, said, “The prevalence of diabetes, obesity and high blood
pressure increases the incidence of chronic kidney disease. The home
dialysis service we have started to provide, has contributed to offering
customized care and personalized services to promote community
healthcare. Through the home dialysis service, we provide each patient
his own Home Dialysis Machine, which in turn, reduces the risk of
infection. This service also provides greater timeliness, fewer dietary
constraints and greater results. Treatment can also be administered for
longer periods of time and with more frequencies, making it less
stressful for the patient’s body in the long run .”
NMC ProVita
International Medical Center launched this service with the aim of
improving the efficiency of medical care provided to patients in the
UAE, while reducing unnecessary travel time and reducing the burden on
dialysis centres within the UAE.
According to
the National Kidney Foundation, 10 percent of the world’s population is
affected by CKD. While home dialysis is relatively new here, however, in
Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Mexico, the Netherlands
and New Zealand, around 20% of the people who receive dialysis opt for
home dialysis.
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