Community & Hospital-Based Screenings

• In Pretoria, The Urology Hospital hosted a free kidney health screening event on March 14–15, 2024, aimed at detecting early CKD in at-risk individuals (diabetics, hypertensives, smokers, overweight people, those with hereditary risk) SA Renal Society+4MyZA+4IOL+4.
• During such screenings, participants had their blood pressure checked, blood tests for creatinine (to estimate GFR), and urine protein tests to flag early kidney issues.

???? 2. KidneyWise Awareness & Screening Program

The KidneyWise initiative by B. Braun South Africa offers screening sessions and educational outreach under a nationwide awareness campaign. Services include:

• Risk assessment (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity, family history)
• Urine and blood testing
• Diet and lifestyle counseling
• Follow-up tools (record cards, referrals, ongoing support) Satori News+2omegapharmacy.co.za+2MyZA+6bbraun.co.za+6omegapharmacy.co.za+6

???? 3. Kidney Protect Clinic Services

Kidney Protect (Durdoc Medical Centre) provides affordable kidney screening (e.g., basic assessment, blood pressure measurement, advice) for around R50—aiming for early detection in both urban and rural communities kidney-protect.com.

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???? Why Screen for Kidney Disease?

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often called a “silent disease”: early stages typically show no symptoms Satori News+7MyZA+7IOL+7.
• In South Africa, about 10–17% of the population may have some degree of kidney impairment SA Renal Society.
• Early detection—through eGFR, urine protein, and blood pressure tests—can greatly slow progression, delay dialysis, and improve outcomes via lifestyle or medical intervention SA Renal Society+1.

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???? Summary Table

Program / Provider	Location	Services Offered
The Urology Hospital	Pretoria	Free screening events (BP, creatinine, urine protein) for high‑risk locals
KidneyWise (B. Braun SA)	Nationwide	Awareness, BP & urine tests, dietary/lifestyle advice, record card follow‑up
Kidney Protect	Local clinics	R50 kidney health tests & counseling

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???? Next Steps You Can Take

1. Contact Neftaly directly: Reach out through their official channel to verify if any kidney‑related clinics are planned locally; their known focus is ocular/retinal research and youth support MyZA+4Neftaly+4Satori News+4bbraun.co.za+2IOL+2kidney-protect.com.
2. Speak to your GP or a local clinic: Ask about routine kidney screening if you have risk factors (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, family history).
3. Join KidneyWise or Kidney Protect sessions: These offer accessible education and affordable testing.
4. Follow screening best practices:
   • Monitor blood pressure and blood sugar regularly
   • Get yearly urine and serum creatinine tests if you’re high-risk
   • Maintain a kidney‑friendly lifestyle—stay hydrated, limit salt & processed foods, stay active, and avoid unnecessary NSAIDs Discoverybbraun.co.zanrc.co.za.

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⚠️ In Summary

There is no official “Neftaly Kidney Disease Screening” program, but South Africa does offer community screening and awareness initiatives via hospitals, KidneyWise, and Kidney Protect. If you’d like help finding the next event in your area or printable self-monitoring tools, I’m glad to assist further!

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