Tunisia Takes the Lead in Home Dialysis: Expert Warns of the Importance of Early Detection
Dr. Mouna Jerbi Sounds the Alarm on the Importance of Early Detection
Dr. Mouna Jerbi, a renowned nephrologist and member of the Tunisian Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Renal Transplantation, is sounding the alarm on the importance of early detection of kidney disease. She recommends a systematic annual examination for individuals suffering from chronic diseases, pregnant women, immunocompromised patients, and those with obesity to detect any kidney damage before it becomes irreversible.
In an interview with Tunis Afrique Presse, Dr. Jerbi highlights that kidney disease is a silent illness. At its onset, it presents no apparent symptoms, leading to late diagnosis, often at a stage where dialysis or transplantation becomes the only therapeutic option. To counter this phenomenon, she strongly encourages students, students, and new employees to undergo a urine test as soon as they join their respective institutions. She emphasizes that early detection allows for the avoidance of heavy protocols through effective medication treatments from the early stages of the disease.
Tunisia Pioneers Home Dialysis
Regarding the current care in the country, Dr. Jerbi explains that dialysis is divided into two distinct methods. While the classic technique using a machine takes place in hospitals or dialysis centers, Tunisia stands out in North Africa for its mastery of a more advanced technology: peritoneal dialysis. This method enables patients to perform their treatment at home, for eight hours a night during their sleep.
This innovative device is particularly beneficial for the elderly or patients with daily obligations, avoiding frequent trips to hospital structures. Dr. Jerbi reminds us that this cutting-edge technique is fully covered by the National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM), ensuring equal access to care for affected patients.
