Icon Renal Care Sets a New Standard for Kidney Patients in Emalahleni
Quality you can rely on, with a hospital behind it
Patients living with kidney failure in Emalahleni and the surrounding Mpumalanga region now have a dialysis unit that puts advanced technology, clinical quality and personalised care at the centre of every treatment.
Icon Renal Care has opened its specialist unit at Emalahleni Private Hospital, offering patients the highest standard of care.
Kidney disease is a growing health concern in South Africa. Studies suggest that between six and 17 out of every 100 South African adults live with some degree of chronic kidney disease, most often caused by high blood pressure and diabetes.
When the kidneys fail, patients need dialysis several times a week to stay alive, which makes the quality of that care a decision that matters for years, not just for a single session.
“Dialysis is, above all, an act of care. It brings together compassion, clinical judgement and technology in every session,” says Dhiloshin Naidoo, CEO of Icon Renal Care.
“At Emalahleni, every patient is known, treated with dignity, and cared for by specialists who are supported by some of the best tools available.”
Technology that supports better decisions
The unit uses Renal Reality, an AI-supported platform developed with HealthPlus, to help clinical teams plan and monitor each patient’s treatment. Every patient also has a customised digital care plan, and the team has access to the guidance of senior nephrologists, so that patients in Mpumalanga benefit from specialist input that was once available only in the largest centres. European dialysis equipment and Fresenius high-quality water purification systems support safe, reliable treatment.
Quality you can rely on, with a hospital behind it.
Care is nephrologist-led and delivered by an experienced renal team, with regular progress reviews and close coordination with each patient’s referring doctor. Because the unit is based inside Emalahleni Private Hospital, patients have access to world-class, sophisticated services and its emergency department close by, which offers reassurance to patients and their families. Icon Renal Care is a Designated Service Provider for all major medical aid schemes, with simple, streamlined billing. Private patients are also able to receive care at competitive pricing. The hospital also boasts a brand new cutting edge cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cath lab), the first of its kind in Mpumalanga, which ensures a total approach on cardio care.
Care that fits the person, not just the prescription
Every patient has different needs, and their treatment plan is tailored to support this. Flexible scheduling helps patients balance dialysis with work and family life. Treatment stations are designed for comfort, with spacious chairs, blankets and Wi-Fi, and patients receive nutritious, kidney-friendly meals during their sessions. Throughout, the team’s focus is on dignity, compassion and clear communication, so that patients and their families always understand their care.
“We have partnered with Dr Pelelani Malishi as our resident nephrologist at Icon Renal Care Emalahleni; he is ready with his multidisciplinary team to support and assist.”
Patients who need dialysis, or who would like to find out more about treatment at the unit, can contact Tivash Jugdeo on 081 326 9046 or Julia Tshukudu on 082 970 4295.
About Icon Renal Care
Icon Renal Care is a division of Icon Healthcare Holdings. Operating a network of advanced dialysis clinics across South Africa, Icon Renal Care delivers value-based, patient-centred kidney care to both private and public sector patients. They currently have nine operational clinics in the Western Cape, Gauteng and Mpumalanga. Its mission is to ensure that every South African who needs dialysis can access world-class renal treatment, regardless of where they live or what they earn.
