Renal Replacement Therapy Resources in Africa

摘要: Background: Africa is the world’s second-largest and most-populous continent. It also poorest inhabited Regarding chronic kidney disease (CKD), there are no reliable statistics in most African countries. However, a general impression that it at least three to four times more frequent than developed countries Methods: survey on renal replacement therapy was conducted context of Association Nephrology (AFRAN) Congress 2007. A questionnaire sent leading nephrologists, data were collected from main dialysis supply companies by personal communication. Data have been obtained 32 out 54 countries, representing 89% total population. Results: There regarding CKD The number nephrologists continent 1154 (1-4 pmp). patients hemodialysis (HD) just over 60000 (<50 pmp many countries). Peritoneal (PD) only available 12 PD around 2000. Renal transplantation performed 10 53 five sustained programs perform 50 cases per year. Conclusion: an under-recognized health challenge Africa. Research should be encouraged gauge exact incidence prevalence define its regional risk factors. Efforts needed train physicians this specialty, strategies for judicious resources allocation implemented. Key words: therapy, disease, dialysis, transplantation,