Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an increasing health concern in Kenya, linked to rising rates of hypertension and diabetes, and complicated by limited dialysis capacity relative to patient demand — particularly outside Nairobi. Many Kenyan patients face long waiting times and high out-of-pocket costs for dialysis. Stem Cell Cure India works with Kenyan patients exploring stem cell therapy as a complementary option to standard nephrology care.
Kenya's dialysis centres are concentrated in major cities, and patients from rural counties often travel long distances for regular sessions, with National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) coverage not always sufficient to cover full treatment costs. Kidney transplant programmes remain limited, with long waiting lists. This has led an increasing number of Kenyan patients to explore stem cell therapy abroad as a way to potentially slow disease progression and reduce dialysis frequency.
Dr. Tyagi leads the regenerative medicine protocol design at Stem Cell Cure India, overseeing stem cell sourcing, lab processing, and treatment planning for patients — including those travelling from Kenya for chronic kidney disease treatment.
Dr. Singh brings over three decades of clinical experience in general medicine and surgery, supporting the overall health evaluation of patients — including baseline assessments for liver disease patients — before and during their stem cell therapy journey at Stem Cell Cure India.
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are studied for their potential to support repair of damaged kidney tissue (nephrons), reduce inflammation, and help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Cells are administered via a minimally invasive procedure under nephrology and regenerative medicine supervision. This approach does not replace dialysis or transplant in advanced kidney failure, but is explored as an option that may help slow progression in earlier or moderate-stage CKD.
Suitability depends on the stage and cause of kidney disease. Before travelling, our team reviews:
No. Stem cell therapy is not a replacement for dialysis in advanced kidney failure. It is explored as an option that may help slow disease progression and support kidney function in earlier or moderate-stage CKD, alongside — not instead of — standard nephrology care.
Patients on dialysis are evaluated individually. Please share your current dialysis schedule and recent kidney function tests so our team can advise honestly on whether this option may be relevant to your case.
Recent kidney function tests (creatinine, eGFR), details of the underlying cause of CKD, and current dialysis status if applicable. This allows our team to give an initial opinion before you commit to travel.
Most patients stay between 7 and 14 days, depending on diagnostic requirements and the treatment plan.
Yes. Once treatment is confirmed, we provide the invitation and supporting documents Kenyan citizens need to apply for a Medical Visa through the Indian High Commission in Nairobi.
Cost depends on disease stage and the treatment plan required. Contact us for a personalised quote after sharing your kidney function reports and medical history.
"Stem Cell Cure (P) Ltd." deals in the following servies:-
| General Medical/Surgical Treatment | Stem Cell Treatment for Degenerative Diseases |
|---|---|
| Bariatric surgery | Neuro-Applications 1. Brain Stroke/Injury |
| Cardiology | 2. Spinal Cord Injury |
| Cardiothoracic surgery | 3. Spinal Fusion |
| Colorectal surgery | 4. Autism |
| Drug and alcohol services | 5. Cerebral Palsy |
| Ear, nose & throat (ENT) | 6. Motor Neuron Disease(ALS, PBP) |
| Gastroenterology | 7. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) |
| General surgery | Ortho- Applications 1. Knee Cartilage Defect or arthritis |
| Gynaecology | 2. Hip Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis |
| Haematology | 3. Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Internal medicine | 4. Non-Union Fracture/Delayed Union |
| Mental Health | Vascular Applications 1. Coronary Arterial Disease |
| Neurology | 2. Peripheral Arterial Disease such as CLI |
| Neurosurgery | 3. Diabetic Foot ulcer/Gangrene |
| Obstetrics, gynaecology and IVF | Eye related Application 1. Optic Nerve Damage |
| Oncology / cancer | 2. Retinitis Pigmentosa |
| Oral and Maxillo surgery | 3. Macular Degeneration |
| Orthopaedic (Knee/Hip) surgery | Other Applications 1. Diabetes |
| Paediatric surgery | 2. Acute/Chronic kidney disease |
| Physicians | 3. Acute/Chronic Liver disease |
| Plastic & reconstructive surgery | 4. Acute/Chronic Lung disease |
| Rehabilitation | 5. Muscular Dystrophy as DMD & SMA |
| Renal | 6. Myocardial Infarction (MI) |
| Respiratory medicine | 7. Hair Regeneration |
| Urology | 8. Blood related cancer treatment |
| Vascular surgery | 9. Anti-aging |
| Dentisity |
