Kidney Disease preventive program

Traditionally, our health system has put emphasis on care of communicable diseases. The increasing threat to health globally by non-communicable diseases has also affected our people. This calls for refocusing to include these diseases as well in our priorities in capacity building.
The Healthy Kidney Foundation, a major voluntary nonprofit health organization in Rwanda, is dedicated to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, Progression of CKD to ESRD, Diabetes and Hypertension, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease, Diabetes and Hypertension and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. The HKF provides vital patient and community services, conducts extensive public and professional education, advocates for patients through legislative action and supports kidney Diseases research.

Protect your Kidneys Project.
What is Protect your Kidneys project?
The Healthy Kidney Foundation Rwanda is a Non-governmental and Community-Health based organization dedicated to educate about the kidneys, risk factors for kidney disease, and steps to take to protect kidneys and reduce risk of developing Kidney diseases.
What does the Protect your Kidneys Program Check-up include?
• Risk Survey
• Body Mass Index (BMI): Height and Weight Measurements
• Blood pressure check
• Blood sugar levels check
• Urine Protein check
• Opportunity to speak with Nutritionist
• Free educational materials
• Opportunity to speak with a health care professional
Who's at Increased Risk for Kidney Disease?
• Anyone with high blood pressure, diabetes
• Anyone with a family history of kidney failure
• Anyone age 55 and older
• Anyone who is tobacco or alcohol user.
• Individuals who are obese (body mass index of 30 or above)
What should you do next?
• When you visit your doctor, share what you've learned about your risk factors for kidney disease
• Follow healthy lifestyle advice
• If you have any questions, visit our website(www.healthykidneyfoundation.org) or visit us at our office or contact us