1,704 dialysis centres functional in 751 districts across India: Govt
'The Government has recommended setting up haemodialysis centres initially in all district hospitals. Once saturation is achieved at this level, the programme is extended to Community Health Centres at the taluka level, depending on the assessed demand and gaps,' Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, provided these details in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
People with kidney failure need either a transplant or regular dialysis to filter waste from their blood.
The National Health Mission (NHM) supports States and UTs financially for the implementation of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services under PMNDP, based on the annual Programme Implementation Plans prepared by them. The initiative aims to provide dialysis services to all populations, including those in remote and tribal areas, he added.
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