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DIabetes in Tonga
Chronic kidney disease from diabetes kills hundreds of people every year in Tonga. Without proper dialysis treatment, kidney failure will continue to plague hundreds of individuals with severe implications for their health and to the country as a whole. Tonga does not currently have a dialysis center, which forces people who suffer from diabetes and renal failure to flee to different countries for treatment. Many of those who cannot afford to travel are desperately seeking other treatment options - but without the proper treatment, most individuals pass away.
The first Dialysis Clinic
Providing essential dialysis services in Tonga beginning in 2025.
There will be five dialysis machines ready for patients in 2025 at our location in Tongatapu near Vaiola Hospital. These free services are only the beginning. Once the project is fully completed, the Health Education Center will bring hope to hundreds of Tongans suffering from chronic kidney disease, regardless of their ability to pay. This beautiful new facility will be constructed in Tongatapu, and will become a beacon of hope to the community.
Our Vision
Several partners will work together at the Vaini Health Center in Tongatapu to provide the Tongan people with or free dialysis, end-stage kidney disease services, and health-related education, and much more high-level treatment.
Siaosi Brown Dialysis Center & Clinics
Estimated Completion: 2025
The Siaosi Brown Dialysis Center & Clinics will provide free essential dialysis treatment to Tongans suffering from end-stage kidney failure
Metabolic Syndrome Clinic
Estimated Completion: 2025
The Metabolic Syndrome Clinic will provide expert care and management of patients with diabetes, high cholesterol, low HDL, high blood pressure, and obesity.
Health Education Center
Estimated Completion: 2025 The Health Education Center will teach patients how to manage diabetes and other kidney disease. They will learn state-of-the-art techniques on how to change their lifestyles to better their health. The center will promote health awareness, a place for exercise, and home ambulatory disease monitoring for blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity