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Kidney disease is becoming a growing health concern in Sierra Leone. The best way to prevent it is by controlling high blood pressure and diabetes, avoiding excess salt, staying at a healthy weight(Regular exercise), and steering clear of harmful herbal medicines that can damage the kidneys. Regular check-ups and early screening are also key to catching kidney problems before they become serious.

If you already have kidney disease, self-care is very important. Eating a kidney-friendly diet, taking your prescribed medicines, controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, avoiding unregulated herbal remedies, and following your doctor’s advice can help slow the disease. Staying informed and seeking care early can make a big difference.

When kidney disease reaches the advanced stage, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be needed. Dialysis is very expensive in Sierra Leone. In neighboring Ghana, it can cost around $8,400 per year, and patients in Sierra Leone often pay out-of-pocket. A transplant is even more cost