Kidney disease is one of the dreaded killer illness that are prevalent among Asians, Filipinos to be one of them. It is very alarming and also frustrating on how our fellow Filipinos are able to cope up with this and knowing where to go to get the treatment is very vital for their health and survival.
Worry no further as one of Asia’s largest dialysis network, NephroPlus, recently launched its mobile app for their guests (patients), to help them to seamlessly manage their journey with available treatment by integrating them in one platform via a digital healthcare experience.
Launched during the World Kidney Day, NephroPlus confirms its Company’s commitment to expand access in quality Dialysis care with 43 clinics nationwide. NephroPlus leaders and leading nephrologists addressed the state of kidney health in the Philippines and the role that technology and expanded healthcare infrastructure can play in supporting the national healthcare system.
NephroPlus Co-Founder, Kamal D. Shah, whose dialysis journey began at just 21, discovered many problems related to treatment quality and convenience. Determined to reshape the experience and empower dialysis patients to lead long, normal lives, he co-founded NephroPlus and committed to developing innovations like the Patient App as a valuable tool that simplifies treatment management and supports a healthy lifestyle.
This App comes at a time when the Philippine healthcare system is working to address the rising number of patients with chronic kidney disease, projected to increase from around 40,000 in 2020 to nearly 150,000 by 2030. The gap between available facilities and integrated patient support services highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions to improve access to quality renal care.
“We want all patients (whom we call ‘Guests’ at NephroPlus) to lead happy, productive, and fruitful lives. At NephroPlus, we strive to give them the best possible experience when they come for dialysis. We want them to get their lives back,” he shared.
First-of-its-Kind Comprehensive Dialysis Platform
The new mobile application is the first-of-its-kind platform in the Philippines designed to deliver comprehensive and holistic dialysis care through combined features of clinic care, learning hub, lifestyle support, and community network.
The unveiling of the NephroPlus Guest App at the launch event marked the company’s next step in digital healthcare solutions.
Under Clinic Care, patients can conveniently manage their dialysis journey across NephroPlus Philippines’ nationwide clinics. It allows users to:
- Book hassle-free dialysis sessions and secure payments;
- Video consult with nephrologists; and
- Access laboratory results, prescriptions, and billing information.
Recognizing the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in dialysis care, the app’s Lifestyle Support feature provides patients with:
- Free dietitian consultations;
- Unlimited lifetime access to one of the country’s largest directories of dialysis-friendly recipes; and
- Vital signs monitoring to help track fluid intake and overall health management.
The app empowers patients to help better understand their health. Its Learning Hub contains a plethora of educational resources about dialysis, as well as interactive activities and contests for patients to join and win prizes. Moreover, the Community Network allows patients to connect with each other through forums where they can share experiences and stories and provide support.
Together, these features enable patients to take a more active role in managing their health in addition to their clinical treatment.
Enabling Normal Lives Through Quality Dialysis Care
NephroPlus Philippines is expanding its dialysis network to improve access to dialysis across the country. By 2028, the company projects the establishment of 150 dialysis clinics nationwide, further strengthening access to treatment for Filipino patients living with kidney disease.
NephroPlus Group CEO Rohit Singh and Country Head Gowtham Arumugam led the launch event in Makati City.
“NephroPlus is committed to improving the accessibility and quality of dialysis care in the Philippines,” said Rohit Signh, Group CEO. “Our Patient App is an essential extension of our clinics, guiding patients throughout their treatment journey. Through this innovation, we hope to serve more patients and help them live healthier lives as we continue with our mission of expanding our clinic network and investing in digital healthcare solutions.”
The NephroPlus Mobile App is now available for download on the iOS App Store and the Android Google Play.
