Dispelling the myths of providing dialysis in low- and middle-income countries

Public policy for kidney replacement therapy eludes most low- and middle-income countries owing to the seemingly low number of cases and high cost. Countries such as Thailand have shown that public health authorities can effectively provide treatment and elevate health care for populations by overcoming some common challenges.

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Most low- and middle-income countries struggle to establish public policies for kidney replacement therapy due to low case numbers and high costs, but countries like Thailand have demonstrated that public health authorities can overcome common challenges to effectively provide treatment and improve healthcare for populations.