Deccan Hospital Celebrates World Kidney Day 2025 – "Kidney Health for All: Preparing for the Unexpected, Supporting the Vulnerable"

Hyderabad, India – March 13, 2025: Deccan Hospital proudly marked World Kidney Day 2025 with an awareness event centered on this year’s theme, “Kidney Health for All – Preparing for the Unexpected, Supporting the Vulnerable.” The event aimed to highlight the increasing burden of kidney disease and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), emphasizing the need for prevention, early detection, and improved healthcare accessibility.

The event was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Katta Hariprasad, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Traffic West Zone, Hyderabad. Discussions focused on:

• The need for equitable and accessible healthcare for chronic kidney patients, especially in emergencies.

• The role of government in integrating emergency preparedness into non-communicable disease management and prevention.

• Encouraging patients to maintain emergency preparedness kits with essential medicines, food, water, and medical records.

  
  

Dr. V. Ramesh Garu, Head of Nephrology, provided insights into the performance and advancements of the Nephrology Department at Deccan Hospital.Consultant Nephrologist Dr. Syed Mohammad Gufran emphasized the importance of early detection and preventive strategies in reducing the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Comprehensive Nephrology Services at Deccan Hospital

Deccan Hospital offers 24/7 nephrology care with advanced medical services, including:

• Immediate Peritoneal Dialysis (PD): Unlike conventional PD (which starts 14 days post-surgery), Deccan Hospital initiates PD within four hours of catheter insertion.

• Hemodialysis Services: Available for in-patient, outpatient, and emergency dialysis needs.

• Kidney Transplants: A leader in swap kidney transplants and cadaver kidney transplants. Deccan Hospital pioneered South India’s first inter-hospital swap kidney transplant.

• Critical Care & Nephrology ICU: Providing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients.

• Satellite Kidney Care Centers: Located in Vikarabad, Kamareddy, Siddipet, and Tandur, extending nephrology services to remote areas.