The surgeries were supported through the Social Health Authority.

The initiative is to reduce the financial burden on patients and enhancing access to specialised kidney care in line with the Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage goals 

The official launch of the kidney transplant services was marked by a press briefing led by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga on Monday. 

Oluga commended the KUTRRH team for the milestone. 

Over the past three years, KUTRRH has been working to establish a renal transplant centre. 

This has included training staff at Apollo Hospital in India, acquiring specialised equipment, and building collaborative partnerships.

The surgeries were carried out in partnership with a team of kidney specialists from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, who will continue to provide mentorship as the hospital builds internal capacity. 

One donor-recipient pair is already prepared for the next transplant, and eight additional pairs are undergoing evaluation at the transplant clinic. 

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