Early Detection of Nephropathy Initiative

This initiative is designed for the early detection of chronic nephropathy among the most susceptible patients: diabetic, hypertension or hypotension patients and people who have urinary tract obstruction and recurrent renal stones, to stop the development of the disease and regain proper renal functions. 

40% of the dialysis units that belong to the Ministry of Health and Population were replaced by new ones nationwide. The units were equipped with 2600 dialysis machines along with 1000 chairs with a total cost of EGP 1.9 billion.