National Kidney and Transplant Institute

The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) is a leading government institution in the Philippines that enhances renal care access through initiatives like transplant caravans and manuals for pediatric kidney transplantation. NKTI has seen significant growth, serving over 35,000 outpatients annually, and works to address challenges such as limited organ donor availability and family consent issues. The institute collaborates with regional hospitals to improve training and services, aiming to save more lives through effective organ donation campaigns and standardized care protocols.

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Last updated at May 1, 2025.

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PhilHealth launches life-long benefit for kidney transplants, supports living donors

PhilHealth launched a new benefit package on Thursday to support kidney transplant patients, providing financial coverage that applies for life for immunosuppressive medications and drug prophylaxis with higher allowances for pediatric patients than adults.
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PhilHealth pays PHP592M to NKTI for kidney treatments

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Wednesday that it has paid PHP592 million in claims to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) from January 1 to May 21, 2025.
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Family consent key obstacle in deceased organ donation

Family consent remains the primary obstacle in deceased organ donation, according to Dr. Ma. Theresa Bad-ang of Southern Philippines Medical Center-Human Advocate and Retrieval Effort (SPMC-SHARE) in Davao City.
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DOH activates surge plans for leptospirosis in Metro Manila

The Department of Health (DOH) has ordered the activation of surge capacity plans in hospitals under its supervision in Metro Manila due to an increase in leptospirosis cases.
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San Lazaro Hospital faces leptospirosis surge, low supplies

San Lazaro Hospital in Manila has seen a surge in leptospirosis cases, with 57 patients admitted as of Saturday.
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NKTI converts gym into leptospirosis ward for 70 patients

The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) gymnasium has been converted into a leptospirosis ward to accommodate nearly 70 patients following Tropical Cyclone Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, with both the emergency room and makeshift ward reaching full capacity on Friday.
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DOH vigilant for leptospirosis cases after floods, implements price freeze

The Department of Health (DOH) remains vigilant for potential leptospirosis cases two weeks after severe flooding caused by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.
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NKTI investigates alleged organ trafficking by nurse

The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) is conducting an investigation into alleged cases of organ trafficking following the arrest of three suspects in Bulacan by the National Bureau of Investigation.
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NBI arrests 3 in kidney trafficking, rescues 9 victims

Authorities arrested three suspects and rescued nine victims involved in kidney organ trafficking in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan on July 11.
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Rep Zaldy Co celebrates NKTI hemodialysis building groundbreaking

Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 13-storey Hemodialysis Building at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) on Wednesday, alongside House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
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