Peritoneal Dialysis

Mr Lee Keng Huat, 55, was told by doctors that his kidneys had failed four years ago. He was devastated as he felt fine despite having been diagnosed with diabetes almost 20 years ago, and hypertension even before that. The news came as an utter shock. The wor...

  The programme, launched at NKF’s Kidney Care Conference on 25 May 2019, is a collaboration between NKF and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. It involves pre-dialysis talks in the hospital, home visits and peer support groups. It aimed to equip patients wi...

Madam Ivy Tan takes her two dogs for a walk daily and likes to travel to nearby places in Malaysia like Genting Highlands and Malacca. The 55-year-old, who was stricken with kidney failure last year, is on lifelong dialysis. Her husband and the company of her ...

    "Switching to PD gives me freedom and peace of mind knowing I can work and contribute to my family." - Chiu Guan     60-year-old Mr Peh Chiu Guan John has been on peritoneal dialysis (PD), a home-based treatment for ...

"I’m able to take up an active role in the various things I want to do. I feel that I’m more in charge of my life." Mong Lee         Since 56-year-old Mr Ang Mong Lee started peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatment, he has ha...