Kidney transplant procedures have been included in the compulsory health insurance system.

      April 21, 2026 19:10 Society Kidney transplantation has become available under mandatory health insurance. Alexey Khukhrev, a therapist and candidate of medical sciences, noted in a comment for 360.ru that this innovation will significantly improve the situation for patients with end-stage renal failure who regularly undergo hemodialysis. Previously, kidney transplant surgeries were only performed on a paid basis, which was inaccessible to many in need. Now patients can expect free medical assistance. Khukhrev emphasized that when end-stage renal failure develops and hemodialysis is necessary, patients are automatically placed on the transplant waiting list. However, the process of waiting for a donor organ can take a long time. This is due to the need to find a compatible donor whose kidney the patient's body will not reject. A complex immunohistochemical compatibility procedure is conducted, which includes kidney tissue typing. This process requires time and careful selection. To get on the transplant waiting list, a patient must consult a nephrologist at a clinic. After the consultation, the specialist will refer the patient for additional examinations at an interdistrict hospital. There, the patient will receive a referral card that will automatically include them in the organ bank waiting list. Let us remind you that residents of Nizhny Novgorod now have access to corneal transplant surgeries under the compulsory health insurance policy. This new type of high-tech medical assistance has been implemented at the N.A. Semashko Regional Clinical Hospital. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+