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ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2026

An international public-private partnership model for kidney replacement therapy in Uzbekistan: lessons and challenges.

Suresh Sankarasubbaiyan, Savitha Kasiviswanathan, Kamal D Shah, Urazimbetov Khurshid, Dilshod Sobrirov, Rakhimov Ravshanbek, Botir T Daminov, Vivekanand Jha

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Suresh SankarasubbaiyanNephroPlus Dialysis Centers, 5th Floor, D Block, iLabs Center, Plot:18, Software Units Layout, Survey No:64, Madhapur, Hyderabad, 500081, India. suresh.sankar@nephroplus.com.
Savitha KasiviswanathanNephroPlus Dialysis Centers, 5th Floor, D Block, iLabs Center, Plot:18, Software Units Layout, Survey No:64, Madhapur, Hyderabad, 500081, India.
Kamal D ShahNephroPlus Dialysis Centers, 5th Floor, D Block, iLabs Center, Plot:18, Software Units Layout, Survey No:64, Madhapur, Hyderabad, 500081, India.
Urazimbetov KhurshidNephroPlus Dialysis Centers, Almazar Mahalla, St Quyashli-4, 230101, Nukus, Uzbekistan.
Dilshod SobrirovNephroPlus Dialysis Centers, Qorovul Mahalla, St Ibn Sino-12, 220100, Urgench, Uzbekistan.
Rakhimov RavshanbekNephroPlus Dialysis Centers, Oqtepa Mahalla, St Tashkent, 220200, Bogot, Uzbekistan.
Botir T DaminovRepublican Specialised Scientific Practical Medical Center of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, 100140, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Vivekanand JhaGeorge Institute of Global Health, 308, 3rd floor, Elegance Tower, Plot No. 8, Jasola District Center, New Delhi, 110025, India.

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purposeUzbekistan is an independent country in Central Asia, with a population of 35.6 million and a GDP per capita of $2254. There is a growing need for affordable kidney replacement therapy in the country.

methodsA public-private partnership was established between the Uzbekistan government and a large private hemodialysis provider to enhance access to high-quality, safe, and effective maintenance hemodialysis. We describe the hemodialysis service delivery model, resources, and services, and also the demographics of the patient population, dialysis practices, and programme outcomes from 2022 to December 2024.

findingsIn the first phase, hemodialysis facilities were established in three cities: Bogot, Nukus, and Urgench and later in Tashkent. The HD technician/nurse-to-patient ratio was 1:4. Nephrology-trained physicians managed hemodialysis and provided overall supervision. Approximately 46% of patients were between 41 and 60 years old, 58% were male, and 51% had a high school education level. The most common cause of chronic kidney disease was glomerulonephritis (44%). 70% had a functioning arteriovenous fistula, 32% were on three times weekly dialysis, 16% were Hepatitis C positive. Mean follow-up was 351 days. The outcomes were: 26% died, 6% went for a kidney transplant and 47% continued hemodialysis at the same centre. Government hospitals provide support for acute care and biochemical monitoring. DISCUSSION: This project showcases an innovative model for delivering hemodialysis care in Uzbekistan, highlighting how the private sector can contribute to closing gaps in healthcare delivery services.

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Health Services AccessibilityPublic-Private Sector PartnershipsRenal DialysisRenal Insufficiency, ChronicAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCapacity BuildingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedUzbekistanYoung AdultChronic kidney diseaseEnd-stage kidney diseaseHemodialysisKRTPublic–private partnershipUzbekistan

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