Indore (Madhya Pradesh): On the eve of World Kidney Day, Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital (MYH) has expanded its dialysis services by adding 10 new machines, significantly reducing waiting times for patients in need of treatment. With this addition, the hospital’s total number of dialysis machines has increased from 8 to 18, allowing more patients to receive timely care.
Dialysis, a life-saving procedure that takes four to six hours per session, is essential for patients whose kidneys no longer function properly. The newly installed machines will enable MYH to cater to over 50 patients daily, improving access to crucial medical care.
According to Dr Ashok Yadav, superintendent of MYH, the shortage of machines led to long waiting periods, but this expansion will now ensure patients receive timely treatment while also easing the burden on the hospital, which serves patients from the Indore and Ujjain divisions. As a government-run facility, MYH provides free dialysis services, making it a lifeline for underprivileged patients who cannot afford private treatment. The increased capacity will help prevent unnecessary delays and ensure patients receive their sessions on time.
However, while the additional machines will help manage the patient load, dialysis remains a temporary solution for those with severe kidney disease, he added. Currently, 169 patients are waiting for a kidney transplant and rely on dialysis to survive. Last year, 161 kidney transplants were performed in the city, but the demand continues to grow, according to hospital officials.
Nephrologist Dr Ritesh Banode pointed out the rising prevalence of kidney failure, often linked to lifestyle diseases. He noted an increase in younger patients suffering from kidney issues due to unhealthy eating habits, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The new dialysis machines were donated under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar and PND Housing Finance.
The machines were officially dedicated to patient care on the eve of World Kidney Day. Rtn Supriya Kandhati, director of Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar said that the initiative supports the largest state-run hospital and helps enhance healthcare services for those in need.
