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Mission & Vission

Mission

The primary mission of HACF is to provide assistance to patients in Sudan who are affected by kidney (renal) problems. This mission is achieved through the establishment of the HACF Kidney Center and other relevant initiatives. Kidney issues are highly prevalent in Sudan, and the overall quality of kidney care remains suboptimal due to various factors, including financial constraints and shortcomines within the healthcare svstem.

Presently, there are a minimum of 6,000 patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who require dialysis for their survival. It is important to note that due to the absence of accurate statistics, the actual number of affected individuals is likely to far surpass this figure of 6,000.

 

Regrettably, there is a significant waiting period of at least two months to secure a dialysis chair in the capital city, Khartoum, while the waiting time in other cities is even longer. Tragically, many patients succumb to complications associated with renal failure during this waiting period. The exact number of patients affected by acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown, but it is anticipated to be alarmingly high. Financial constraints contribute to suboptimal care and poor follow-up, resulting in many AKI patients who initially require temporary renal replacement therapy, such as dialysis, transitioning to permanent dialysis. To provide practical assistance to a substantial number of these patients, HACF is currently constructing a charitable kidney center known as the HACF Kidney Center. The completion of the center will be carried out in three phases, depending on the availability of funds. Phase I will accommodate 30 dialysis chairs, enabling the provision of care to 275 ESRD patients. Phase II will expand the center to accommodate 60-100 dialysis chairs, facilitating care for 550-925 patients with AKI and ESRD. Phase III will entail the establishment of a specialized charity medical center dedicated to kidney diseases and transplantation. It is worth highlighting that the founder of HACF is a nephrologist (a kidney doctor) practicing in the USA, and HACF will collaborate with Sudanese nephrologists worldwide to fulfill its mission.

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The Problem

Kidney failure is a prevalent condition in Sudan, affecting a significant number of individuals. Currently, there are around 6,000 patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is the final stage of chronic kidney disease. These patients rely on dialysis for their survival, and they receive support through the national kidney program. Additionally, there are an estimated 700 patients undergoing dialysis in private centers and hospitals. Due to the lack of official statistics on ESRD patients in Sudan, the actual number is likely to be much higher than the reported 6,000 cases. Based on the global prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), our foundation estimates that there could be between 16,000 and 21,000 ESRD patients in Sudan. This means that approximately 9,000 to 14,000 patients may be at risk of dying from renal failure, many of whom may remain undiagnosed. Each day, approximately 11 new cases of ESRD are registered in Khartoum, highlighting the pressing need for dialysis treatment. Unfortunately, there is a minimum waiting period of two months to access a dialysis chair in Khartoum, and the wait time is even longer in Omdurman. It is expected that the waiting period in other cities will be significantly extended as well. Tragically, there is a high possibility that many patients may lose their lives during this waiting period due to the numerous complications associated with renal failure.

The Solution

In order to provide practical assistance to a large number of these patients, the Foundation is presently engaged in the construction of a charity center dedicated to kidney diseases and transplantation. Through generous donations, our foundation has acquired a 3,000 square meter plot of land located in Alhijra, Omdurman, Sudan. The foundation envisions a five-story charity center, and the construction will be carried out in three phases, subject to the availability of funds.

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