National Kidney Foundation Singapore, Healthcare organization in Singapore.
The National Kidney Foundation Singapore is a non-profit healthcare organization in Singapore that provides care and support to people living with kidney disease. It runs a network of dialysis centers located in residential areas across the country, offering regular treatment alongside social and financial assistance.
The organization was founded in 1969 by a kidney specialist who had seen firsthand how difficult life with kidney failure could be. Over the following decades, it grew steadily to meet the needs of a growing number of patients across Singapore.
The foundation runs outreach programs in schools and local communities to raise awareness about kidney disease and how to prevent it. These programs bring medical information into everyday settings, making it accessible to people who might not otherwise seek it out.
The dialysis centers are located in residential neighborhoods, making them easy to reach for patients who need regular treatment. Those who need financial assistance can inquire directly with the organization about available support programs.
The foundation runs a program specifically designed to help patients who have lost their jobs find new employment and return to work. This reflects a view that financial stability is part of recovery, not separate from it.
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