Blood type incompatibility no longer barrier to kidney donation

In 2016, nearly 40,000 patients were on dialysis as seen in this filepic, but only 82 kidney transplants were performed.

As far as organ failure goes, those whose kidneys have quit working are fortunate as dialysis can replace the function of the kidneys.

However, it is a lifelong treatment for patients with end-stage kidney failure, requiring the majority to visit a haemodialysis centre three times a week for three to five hours each time to receive the treatment.