Crash between a van carrying dialysis patients and a car leaves one woman dead and several injured on MG-202
A tragic accident involving a van transporting dialysis patients and a car on MG-202 in Brazil resulted in one woman's death and several injuries.
G1 Bahia and TV Bahia videos – Friday, March 20, 2026
The article covers various news segments including the execution of a wrestler in Iran linked to protests, issues with Ozempic patent in Brazil, delays in SUS dialysis funding, car theft in São Paulo, and the upcoming music festival Lollapalooza.
TCU opens investigation into delays in dialysis funding for SUS; clinics warn of risk to patients
The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has launched an investigation into funding delays affecting dialysis clinics under the Unified Health System (SUS), raising concerns about patient safety.
87% of renal patients receive treatment from external dialysis providers
About 87% of chronic renal failure patients in Ecuador receive their dialysis treatment from external providers under agreements with public health institutions.
Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis... Don't Give Up the Joy of Travel
Chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis can still enjoy traveling with the right preparations and scheduling.
Edinburgh man 'died for seven minutes' in a 'one in a million' hospital incident
An Edinburgh man, Mark Davison, experienced clinical death for seven minutes due to a cardiac arrest while awaiting dialysis but was successfully revived by medical staff.
Doctor: The frequency of hospitalizations for kidney disease patients in Latvia is mercilessly high
A doctor highlights the alarmingly high rate of hospitalizations among kidney disease patients in Latvia, often due to late diagnosis and complications from dialysis.
"They gave me a new opportunity to live," says patient who received a kidney transplant after 9 years of dialysis
Galo Quinto, after suffering from chronic kidney failure for nine years, finally receives a kidney transplant, giving him a renewed chance at life.
Kidney disease advances in the country and exposes bottlenecks in access to early diagnosis and dialysis
The number of Brazilians undergoing dialysis has increased by 9.2% in one year, highlighting access issues to kidney treatment and the impact of diabetes as a leading cause.
Dialysis at risk: health alert
Ecuador faces a national health crisis as 50% of dialysis supplies come from Colombia, amid security concerns at the northern border.
Self-employed woman who suffered 70% body burns in alcohol explosion undergoes dialysis in ICU in AC
Maria Natividade Leite, a 59-year-old woman, remains in the ICU after suffering severe burns from an alcohol explosion during a lunch gathering in Rio Branco, Brazil.
Between dialysis and injuries: The health problems of ‘Konnan’, AAA wrestler
AAA wrestler Carlos Santiago Espada, known as ‘Konnan’, is reportedly facing serious health issues, including rumors of leg amputation, though these claims remain unverified by official sources.
Ecuador's trade dispute with Colombia hits critical patients, companies, and farmers
Ecuador's ongoing trade dispute with Colombia is severely affecting critical patients, particularly those needing dialysis, as essential medical supplies become scarce and prices soar.
Watched ‘Saiyara’ with an IV drip, Ahaan Panday reveals the truth behind the viral video
Ahaan Panday shares the true story behind a viral video showing a man watching ‘Saiyara’ with an IV drip, clarifying he was undergoing dialysis.
During a storm, woman uses an excavator to cross a river to go to the hospital for dialysis
A woman in Bahia, Brazil, used an excavator to cross a flooded river to reach a hospital for dialysis amid severe storms.
Kidney patient forced to wait for someone to die to be able to go home
A man from Broome is stuck in a Perth hospital due to a lack of available dialysis in his hometown, highlighting severe shortages in kidney care across the Kimberley region.
MPF requests cancellation of contracts and return of R$ 2.4 million due to fraud in dialysis services in PI
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a civil action to annul contracts and demand the return of R$ 2.4 million due to identified frauds in dialysis services contracts in PiauÃ, Brazil.
Bijou Phillips hospitalized, pleads for kidney donor as she fights for 'more time' with daughter
Bijou Phillips is currently hospitalized as she seeks a kidney donor for a second transplant while caring for her daughter.
Ventspils Hospital Modernizes Dialysis System, Improving Patient Safety
Ventspils Regional Hospital has upgraded its dialysis water purification system to enhance patient safety and treatment effectiveness.
Synthetic Mini Kidneys: A Revolutionary Advance to Meet the Demand for Human Transplants
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed synthetic mini kidneys that can produce urine components and integrate with blood vessels in living animals, potentially transforming chronic kidney disease treatment and reducing reliance on dialysis.
Ukrainian intelligence sources report kidney failure in Chechen leader Kadyrov, media say
Ukrainian intelligence claims that Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is undergoing dialysis for kidney failure due to deteriorating health.
Still critically ill in South Africa but some signs of recovery
Kjartan Guðmundsson remains critically ill in a South African hospital, showing some signs of recovery while still on life support and dialysis, as friends have raised over thirteen million for his medical expenses.
World Kidney Day – 'Everything can be well organized and lived well'
March 11 marks World Kidney Day, highlighting that around 200,000 people in Croatia may have kidney failure without knowing it.