PROVIDING QUALITY KIDNEY CARE IN RURAL EAST AFRICA
KENUSA MEDICAL
Kenusa Medical Limited is a Kenya-based social enterprise, we build and operate dialysis centers in partnership with Mission Hospitals, with the goal of improving the quality of life for kidney patients by helping to increase access and improve the standard of renal care in East Africa.
The Kenyan Ministry of Health estimates that one million Kenyans suffer from kidney- related diseases; the WHO estimates that 1 in 5 men, and 1 in 4 women in Kenya, between the ages of 65 and 74 have chronic kidney disease. Although most level 5 hospitals in Kenya have the ability to perform renal replacement therapy, in many regions in Kenya there is still limited access to safe dialysis treatment.
OUR MODEL
The high prevalence of kidney diseases and limited treatment options means that patients must travel great distances to receive treatment. Our model is to partner with Mission Hospitals and other faith-based institutions to bring quality dialysis and kidney care to underserved and rural communities with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.
Private services are necessary because African hospitals rarely generate profits from dialysis due to operational challenges. The infrastructure required for dialysis, such as power backup, water treatment and delivery systems are costly to install and requires technical expertise to maintain. Dialysis machines may break down, equipment needs frequent disinfection, hiring qualified staff is expensive, and managing the supply chain is crucial to ensure a steady availability of consumables for patient treatment.
COLLABORATION
An essential aspect of our collaborative partnerships is an equitable revenue sharing model with our partner organizations. Most kidney patients in Kenya rely on Kenya’s National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to cover their dialysis costs. The NHIF provides 100% coverage for two dialysis sessions per week. We ask our partners organizations to provide us with space, electricity and water, while we take care of the operational aspects, and we share the revenue we receive from NHIF. We handle everything from building and equipping the dialysis unit to servicing the machines and systems, as well as managing the day-to-day clinical operations and patient care. Our partner organizations can profit from dialysis without the associated difficulties.
DIALYSIS CENTER
We have successfully launched our first center in partnership with Fatima Mission Hospital in Ongata Rongai, Kenya, and currently operate the largest dialysis unit in Kajaido County. Our sustainable and scalable model is ideal for expanding into other underserved regions, bringing about lasting change in rural East Africa. Our ultimate goal is to create a strong network of partner hospitals and institutions to improve access to life-saving dialysis and kidney care, enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families.
OUR PROJECTS
CKD PREVENTION PROGRAM
Screening for Success!
CONSUMABLES COLLABORATION (COMING SOON)
Cost Pool for Dialysis Consumables
We believe that health is a fundamental human right bestowed upon us by God, and every individual, regardless of their wealth or status, deserves ethically delivered quality healthcare.
CONTACT US
We have recently expanded the capacity at our Ongata Rongai Dialysis Center located at Fatima Mission Hospital, We are currently accepting new patients. Kindly call to enquire.
Clinic: 0741926745 | Admin: 0768672532