The geographical distribution of dialysis services in Ghana

Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important global health challenge with increasing burden worldwide. CKD and acute kidney injury (AKI) may require renal replacement therapy (RRT) at some stages of the disease. Ghana currently has no renal transplant program. Dialysis services s...

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Main Authors: E. K. Tannor, Y. A. Awuku, V. Boima, S. Antwi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41100-018-0143-1