Renal (Dialysis) - Nazareth Hospital

The Renal Unit at Nazareth Hospital provides safe, reliable dialysis and holistic kidney care. Our team includes nephrologists, dialysis nurses, nutritionists and a counselling service to support patients and families through every step of treatment.

Hemodialysis

Modern machines with strict infection-prevention protocols. Individualized prescriptions and close monitoring each session.

Mon–Sat Sessions

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Education

Training and follow-up for suitable patients who prefer home-based therapy in collaboration with our nephrology team.

Patient & Caregiver Training

Who is dialysis for?

Chronic kidney disease with advanced loss of kidney function
Acute kidney injury requiring temporary support
Patients awaiting or assessed for transplant (referral pathways available)

A doctor’s referral is recommended. If you don’t have one, our clinicians can assess you in the Renal Clinic.

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Renal Unit: +254 (0)700 000 001

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Dialysis Sessions & Clinic Times

Day	Morning	Midday	Afternoon	Notes
Monday – Friday	07:00 – 11:00	11:30 – 15:30	16:00 – 20:00	Booked slots; emergency capacity available
Saturday	08:00 – 12:00	12:30 – 16:30	—	Limited slots
Renal Clinic (Consults)	Tue & Thu: 09:00 – 13:00			By appointment

Times may change on public holidays and for maintenance windows.

How to Book

Referral from your clinician (or walk-in assessment at Renal Clinic).
Insurance pre-authorization where applicable (our team can guide you).
Schedule your regular sessions (2–3 times per week per your prescription).
Orientation on unit rules, access care, diet & fluid management.

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What to Expect on Dialysis Day

Vital signs & weight check on arrival
Machine setup and needle/catheter access by a dialysis nurse
3–4 hours treatment (varies with prescription)
Post-dialysis observation, medication review, next session confirmation

Safety & Quality

Strict infection prevention & machine disinfection between sessions
Water treatment and regular quality checks
Nephrologist oversight and emergency response protocols
Dietary counselling for salt, potassium, phosphorus & fluids

Referrals

Clinicians can refer patients directly to the Renal Unit. Please include recent labs (U&E, FBC), imaging reports if available, current medications, and access status (AV fistula/catheter).

Referral Email: renalreferrals@nazarethhospital.or.ke
Phone (Nurse Station): +254 (0)700 000 001

Fees & Insurance

We accept multiple insurance providers and self-pay. Coverage varies by plan and indication. Our billing desk will guide you on pre-authorizations and co-pays before you start.

Pre-auth support for eligible schemes
Transparent estimates before treatment
Itemized statements for ongoing care

Frequently Asked Questions

Most patients attend 2–3 sessions per week based on medical assessment. Your nephrologist will prescribe what’s safest for you.

Light meals are usually fine, but avoid heavy or very salty foods before treatment. Our nutritionist will give you a tailored plan.

Please alert your nurse immediately. We monitor you throughout, and a clinician is on call for urgent issues.

Ready to schedule or have questions?

Our Renal team will help you book sessions, confirm cover, and prepare for your first visit.

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Renal (Dialysis) Services