Kidney Dialysis Center
Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana - Ayushman Card Facility
The Institute took the pioneering initiative to establish the Kidney Dialysis Centre in Anand district, providing critical services to kidney failure patients. Prior to its establishment, patients had to travel more than 25 kilometres for dialysis. Since 2010, the Institute's Dialysis Centre has been the sole provider of services, equipped with well-educated staff who hold postgraduate degrees in renal dialysis. Without government support, the Centre successfully conducted 2,300 dialysis procedures per month, offering nominal charges. With five dialysis machines and double-filter RO water systems, including German and Indian RO water plants, the Centre ensures high-quality treatment. Renowned Nephrologist Dr Himanshu Bhai Patel plays a crucial role in screening patients and providing clinical and academic guidance. His outpatient department (OPD) for kidney patients operates successfully in collaboration with the Institute for the Anand community.
Recognizing the need for well-educated renal dialysis technologists in Gujarat and across India, the Institute introduced the BSc Renal Dialysis Technology program, the first of its kind in Gujarat affiliated with Sardar Patel University. Additionally, the Institute offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Dialysis (1 year) and a Dialysis Technician Course (2 years) to meet the demand for skilled technicians in Gujarat. Our Institute is a pioneer in establishing the BSc Renal Dialysis Technology program in Gujarat, and many prominent politicians, such as Anandiben Patel (currently the Governor of Uttar Pradesh) and Smriti Irani (a Minister in the Union Cabinet), have applauded our Dialysis Centre. Our BSc Renal Dialysis students have secured placements in major government hospitals, primary care centre, secondary care hospitals and tertiary care hospitals with competitive salaries.
The Kidney Dialysis Centre provides students with strong clinical exposure alongside their academic education. Through our collaboration with Fresenius Germany, their engineers regularly train our students in technical knowledge related to dialysis machines.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, while many hospitals were designated as COVID centres, our Centre continued to provide round-the-clock treatment to dialysis patients. When technical issues arise in other dialysis centres in Anand city, patients are often referred to our Kidney Dialysis Centre.
Before the Institute obtained AYUSHMAN card facility, we charged only ₹ 600 per dialysis session, with the Institute covering the remaining expenses to assist the community regardless of their financial status.
Currently, the Institute has seven dialysis machines and offers free dialysis treatment to patients through the PMJAY and AYUSHMAN card facility. Additionally, the Institute provides free daily meals to all patients, covering the cost itself.
To date, the Institute has successfully served a significant number of patients, contributing to their well-being and improved health.