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1 in 4 of us will have chronic kidney disease by 2036, here is why we need to start thinking about treatment options

Published on 3 Aug 2026
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Beyond dialysis there is still kidney care!

When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage, many patients assume dialysis is the only option. But it may not always be the best choice.

Singapore has launched Renalssance, a pioneering national initiative that integrates palliative care earlier into the treatment of advanced kidney disease.

Michelle Martin speaks with A/Prof Yeo See Cheng, Senior Consultant and kidney specialist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, about how  Renalssance is reshaping kidney care.

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