Kidney Disease Patients in Slovakia Rise Significantly, Thousands Dependent on Dialysis

The number of patients with kidney diseases in Slovakia has increased dramatically over the past five years, with thousands now dependent on regular dialysis treatment and dozens undergoing kidney transplants annually. The rising prevalence of kidney disease represents a growing burden on the country's healthcare system, as patients with end-stage renal disease require intensive and ongoing medical care. Dialysis treatment, which filters waste and excess fluid from the blood when kidneys fail, must be performed multiple times per week for patients awaiting transplants or those who are not transplant candidates.