3257: HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Kidney Patients Face Dialysis Challenges in South Sudan

Patients with kidney failure in South Sudan face growing challenges as high dialysis costs and a shortage of functioning machines limit access to life-saving treatment. Speaking on World Kidney Day, the Kidney Patients’ Association says many patients are dying because they cannot afford dialysis. Meanwhile, doctors at Al Cardinal Kidney Hospital warn that only half of the centre’s machines are working, forcing staff to operate extended hours to treat dozens of patients.