New hemodialysis training center opens in Quezon City

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May 8, 2026 | 3:03pm

MANILA, Philippines — A new hemodialysis training center in Timog Avenue, Quezon City was recently open advancing renal care in the country.  

The launch of the NephroPlus Hemodialysis Training Center comes at a crucial time for the Philippine healthcare sector, as dialysis cases continue to rise alongside the growing prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

With more Filipinos requiring life-sustaining dialysis treatment, the need for accessible, high-quality dialysis centers has become more urgent, particularly in underserved communities.

Equally important is the growing demand for highly trained hemodialysis nurses and technicians who can deliver safe, ethical and patient-centered care.
 
Designed to address this need, the center aims to develop highly competent, ethical and globally competitive hemodialysis professionals through structured programs aligned with the standards of the Department of Health (DOH), the Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN) and international best practices in renal care.
 
The NephroPlus Philippines Hemodialysis Training Center currently offers two specialized two-month programs: the Hemodialysis Training Curriculum for hemodialysis nurses and the Reuse Technician Curriculum for hemodialysis technicians. Both training programs consist of a balanced mix of theory and practice to ensure that students gain a comprehensive and effective learning experience.
 
The nursing curriculum can accommodate up to 24 trainees per batch, where nurse-trainees gain access to a comprehensive learning progression from the fundamentals of kidney function and related diseases to advanced hemodialysis technologies and the patient-centered care philosophy that lies at the heart of the company.

Meanwhile, the technician curriculum delivers comprehensive training on dialyzer operations, including cleaning, rinsing, sterilization, and waste management, with a strong emphasis on strict adherence to ethical standards and compliance protocols to ensure that every patient—whom the company refers to as a “guest”—is treated with respect and care.
 
Speaking at the inauguration, Kamal D. Shah, co-founder of NephroPlus and a dialysis patient for 29 years, emphasized the company’s mission to transform how dialysis is perceived by patients and the public.
 
“At NephroPlus, we believe that everybody on dialysis can lead a completely normal life – work, travel, have fun, go to movies, bond with friends, and do everything that any individual can do,” said Kamal. “There’s been a misconception that once somebody starts dialysis, it’s the end of life, or that they become bedridden, frustrated, and sick. But that’s not necessarily true. If we provide good quality dialysis, our guests can continue living fully.”

Gowtham Arumugam, Country Head of NephroPlus, emphasized the unique emotional demands of the profession, reflecting on the importance of the people-first approach at NephroPlus.

“Hemodialysis nursing isn’t just a job where you help and treat a guest, and then move to another that comes in,” said Gowtham. “Here at NephroPlus, you embody empathy in taking care of the guests. While you are all technically competent with your nursing degrees, hemodialysis becomes an entirely different experience because you will see the same guest again and again,” he added.
 
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