Web-based Covidialysis tracker to the rescue of kidney patients

When the pandemic began, the 10,000-odd patients with kidney disease in Mumbai emerged as one of the most vulnerable groups as they had to undergo dialysis every two to three days. As they started testing positive for Covid-19, it was a challenge to ensure this group got dialysis without transmitting the infection.

Mumbai: The BMC, along with Mumbai Nephrology Group and IIT-Bombay, came up with a technology-based solution, ensuring 1,574 patients who tested positive (or were suspect) for Covid between May and December 2020 got appointments at one of the 25 dialysis centres set up for them. “They got an appointment within 24 to 48 hours of registration,” said nephrologist Dr Jatin Kothari, one of key planners of the ‘Covidialysis' effort.