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Technology in health: New hurrah for kidney patients

A kidney dialysis machine. [Standard]

Last week, My Health reported that over 4,000 Kenyans are in dire need of a new kidney.

But why are the bean-shaped organs so important anyway? Well, kidneys are a busy component of your body. They process about 190 litres of blood daily and filter excess water and waste from the blood.

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