The industry estimates that there are some 20 million patients with chronic kidney disease in India, but only 20 per cent get dialysis treatment
The Union Health Ministry on Friday directed States and Union Territories to focus towards expanding coverage of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme to all districts in all states and UTs
Many are unable to get the dialysis they need to survive as troubles mount after lockdown being imposed across the country
A dialysis machine contributes only 6 per cent to the overall cost