Nephrocare India envisions setting up 300 comprehensive renal care facilities in next 8–10 years

Kolkata: Nephrocare India has envisioned setting up close to 300 comprehensive renal care facilities by adopting the hub and spoke model across the country in the next 8–10 years. The company is looking to rope in partners to support its ambitious growth plans, announced Dr Pratim Sengupta, Founder and Managing Director, Nephrocare India.

The company plans to set up around 22 high-end facilities by March 2026, and of these, four centres will be opened by the end of the current fiscal year. It is exploring various options for raising funds, including an initial public offer (IPO), to meet its growth objective.

Dr Sengupta said, “India has the highest number of prevalent kidney disease patients, as diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease globally. Official estimates suggest that there are around seven crore patients suffering from various chronic kidney diseases, but only around 12,881 hemodialysis centres are capable of performing dialysis across the country. Lack of proper infrastructure and access to specialised renal care clinics are some of the main reasons for India to have such a huge burden of end-stage kidney disease patients.”

Highlighting the pressing need for generating awareness around kidney care, the Kolkata-based renal care institution is also organising a ‘Walkathon’ to commemorate its Foundation Day on December 15.

The institute is also launching a mascot on the occasion to create a connection with common people and spread awareness about various aspects of kidney health, the need to focus on kidney care, the importance of undertaking routine tests for early detection of anomalies, and going in for holistic treatment to address any issues pertaining to the kidney.

“A person suffering from any chronic disease has to live with it for a very long time, and hence it is important to provide holistic care and support to improve his quality of life,” added Dr Sengupta.