The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown forced many businesses and services to face sudden closures. This proved to be difficult, especially for people undergoing medical ailments. Ashwin Kadam from Gorai in Mumbai is one such patient, who was left stranded and could not access hemodialysis treatment for his chronic kidney disease.
Patients of this disease require kidney dialysis at least once a week, or more, depending on the health condition. But thanks to Mumbai-based startup The Renal Project, the 44-year-old could seek the required medical care, even amidst the pandemic, without experiencing gaps or hindrances in the procedure. Moreover, he was treated at a lower cost.
Another such patient is Dattatray Jorvekar from Sangamner near Nashik. “I have been undergoing dialysis since 2016, and was earlier going to a private institute under the government scheme. However, I decided to seek better medical care with the startup. The staff is professional and I have experienced better services…
