At 21, Sahaza must raise 112 million ariary for a kidney transplant while undergoing three dialysis sessions per week. His medical care consumes a large portion of the funds collected.
Raising approximately 112 million ariary (26,000 dollars) for a kidney transplant while covering nearly 440,000 ariary per dialysis session, three times a week—this is the daily struggle of 21-year-old Sahaza, who has been on dialysis since 2024. The money he attempts to raise for his surgery is regularly absorbed by expenses related to his care and medication. “Dialysis cannot cure me, but it is vital. I cannot stop it. A kidney transplant is the only solution,” he testifies. His kidney problem was discovered in 2024 when tests revealed his kidneys were too small. Since then, he has been going to the hospital three times a week, a routine that prevents him from working or continuing his studies.
To fund his transplant, Sahaza relies on various small means of subsistence, such as selling eggs and other products at church. While each bit of income helps him save, medical expenses remain unavoidable. A single dialysis session costs about 440,000 ariary, plus the cost of medication.
Dialysis also imposes daily constraints on patients. Because their bodies are more vulnerable, they must take extra precautions against infections, and certain dietary restrictions may be necessary. After a session, patients can be extremely fatigued. For Sahaza, the funds collected for the transplant are often diverted to cover current care. He must continue dialysis while trying to gather the necessary means for his operation. A Facebook page, “Renaissance pour Sahaza,” shares his story and appeal for support. “I am asking for help because I want to get better,” Sahaza says. He hopes to regain a life like other young people his age and one day live without depending on dialysis.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-13 06:08:45 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/insuffisance-renale-la-dialyse-retarde.html