Guatemala, February 26, 2023 (AGN). The Kidney Health Program arose from a diagnosis made by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS).
In this regard, an increased incidence of kidney disease among the population has been verified. The provinces with the highest incidence are Guatemala, Escuintla, Santa Rosa and Peten Norte.
authorities Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistancehighlighted that the Kidney Health Program would be of great benefit to the people of Guatemala.
This is because it is intended to develop strategies, interventions, and procedures to promote kidney health. The establishment of the National Kidney Health Program is based on Ministerial Agreement 47-2023.
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The two main lines of action Kidney health programme Include preventative through evidence and protocols that promote healthy eating.
The foregoing, to urge the population to avoid consuming soft drinks and energy drinks and to reduce salt consumption. Also, saturated fats and diabetics maintain glucose control. The other procedure is to generate an alternative treatment.
It should be noted that during 2022, 239 new patients were also registered and 2853 peritoneal dialysis consultations, 2393 hemodialysis and 898 pre-dialysis consultations were provided in The National Unit for the Care of Chronic Kidney Disease (Unaerc).
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he San Marcos National Hospital Enabled March 2022 a Kidney clinicwho previously had to travel to the capital for dialysis treatment.
Alfredo Longo, Director of the Help Center, indicated on that occasion that this was achieved with the support of the Government and the Minister of Health. The project was presented to them on demand for service during one of the chief’s business tours in the department.
As a result, a dignified space with advanced technology was opened.
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