National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology
| National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Public teaching hospital |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 500 |
| History | |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Links | |
| Website | nikdu |
The National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology (NIKDU) is a public hospital located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It provides specialized treatment for patients suffering from kidney and urological diseases. It offers a full range of healthcare services for kidney patients, from primary care to advanced treatments, which include hemodialysis and care for patients suffering from end-stage renal failure.[1][2]
History
The project for the National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology was first planned in 1992 and was approved by the government in 1995. The institute was officially inaugurated in 2001, and hospital operations began in 2003. By the end of 2003, all staff positions were filled, and in 2005, the institute began receiving revenue allocations from the Ministry of Establishment. In 2006, it observed World Kidney Day for the first time.[3]
References
- ^ "Dialysis for failing kidneys now at Tk400 only". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ "NIKDU hospital capacity to expand to 500 beds". risingbd. 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "Introduction - National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology (NIKDU)". nikdu.org.bd. Retrieved 2023-05-16.