Dialysis Service Demand Exceeds Capacity In New Zealand
The Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry's 2025 survey shows demand for haemodialysis is exceeding capacity in parts of New Zealand. Kidney Health New Zealand stated that services are effectively full once they reach approximately four patients per machine.
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RNZ National
“The Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry's 2025 survey shows there are only three haemodialysis units in the South Island, requiring patients to travel long distances or relocate.”
RNZ National
“A couple of years ago, we were at 4.22 patients per chair, and now you see it's blown out to 4.53. And... I think we probably need about another 120 to 150 chairs, which is probably another 25% growth in the chairs.”
RNZ National
“Christchurch was alerting patients to the possibility that the dialysis there would have to be rationed.”
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