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Child Diagnosed With Polycystic Kidneys, Advised Dialysis, Kidney Transplant. Agency That Provides Financial Assistance?

I have an 11 year old nephew in the Philippines that was recently diagnosed with polycystic kidneys. The doctors said he will need dialysis right now and will need kidney transplant ASAP. the doctors said prepare about 2 million pesos for the transplant. is there any agency worldwide that we can approach for financial assistance?
Fri, 26 Jul 2013
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There are lots of agencies(mostly NGOs) engaged in providing financial support either in cash or kind to such needy patients.
You immediately get in touch with transplant coordinator,medico-social worker of the hospital in this regard,who will guide you further.
All the best.
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Child Diagnosed With Polycystic Kidneys, Advised Dialysis, Kidney Transplant. Agency That Provides Financial Assistance?

There are lots of agencies(mostly NGOs) engaged in providing financial support either in cash or kind to such needy patients. You immediately get in touch with transplant coordinator,medico-social worker of the hospital in this regard,who will guide you further. All the best.