The Renal Healthcare and Support Network (RHSN) is a patient-centered, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to combating the silent epidemic of kidney disease across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in response to the alarming rise of undiagnosed and untreated cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD), RHSN exists to bridge the gap between vulnerable communities and life-saving renal care.
Unlike traditional health NGOs, RHSN works at the intersection of community outreach, clinical support, and public policy — actively engaging with patients, families, medical professionals, and government agencies to address the root causes and consequences of renal failure.
The Silent Killer in Your Bloodstream -You’ve probably heard that high blood pressure — or hypertension — can lead to stroke or heart disease. But what many don’t realize is that your kidneys are often the first major organs under attack. In fact, hypertension is the second leading cause of kidney failure globally — and the leading cause in many African countries, including Nigeria.
Two Lives, One Kidney: The Science and Soul of Living Donation. -At RHSN, we believe kidney health is not just about medicine — it’s about humanity. With thousands waiting for transplants and dialysis centers overwhelmed, living donors are becoming real-life heroes. This post unpacks the medical facts, emotional realities, and life-giving power of donating one kidney — while keeping your own life intact.
7 Organ Donation Myths Holding Nigeria Back — Busted! -Organ donation is one of the greatest gifts one human can offer another. Yet in Nigeria and much of sub-Saharan Africa, it remains deeply misunderstood. At the Renal Healthcare and Support Network (RHSN), we meet people every week whose lives could be saved by a kidney — but misconceptions keep donors away. This post clears the air. Let’s bust seven of the biggest myths about organ donation in our communities — and reveal the truth that can save lives.
Kidney Disease in Nigeria: The Silent Crisis We Can’t Ignore. -At RHSN (Renal Healthcare and Support Network), we’re sounding the alarm on a growing epidemic that’s taking too many lives too soon. This isn’t just a health issue — it’s a national crisis.
Dialysis in Nigeria-Dialysis is a medical treatment used to replace the function of the kidneys when they stop working properly. For many Nigerians with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) — where the kidneys are no longer able to clean the blood — dialysis becomes a lifeline. But what exactly is dialysis? At RHSN, we know these questions are on the minds of thousands. Let’s walk you through it.
How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy -Your kidneys are quiet heroes — filtering about 50 gallons of blood daily, removing waste, balancing fluids, and helping regulate blood pressure, bone health, and red blood cell production. Yet, millions of Nigerians suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) — many without even knowing until it’s too late.
Inside Nigeria’s Organ Donation System –Organ donation is one of the most powerful gifts a human can give — the gift of life.
For kidney failure patients in Nigeria, a kidney transplant can mean escaping years of painful dialysis, gaining a second chance at life, and rejoining society with renewed health.
Kidney Disease in Children -At Renal Healthcare and Support Network (RHSN), we believe it’s time to shine a light on this silent epidemic — and fight back with awareness, early detection, and support.