National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology
| Established | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Location | , |
| Website | nikdu |
The National Institute of Kidney Diseases & Urology (NIKDU) is a public medical education institute and hospital. It provides specialized treatment for patients suffering from kidney and urological diseases. The institute is located in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka. It offers a full range of healthcare services for kidney patients—from primary care to advanced treatments. These include blood filtration through 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.