In Zimbabwe, where access to pediatric kidney replacement therapy can be particularly challenging, skills gained through a Saving Young Lives (SYL) course helped make a life-saving intervention possible. Dr. Linos Sibanda recently shared the story of an 8-day-old baby boy who presented to his team at just seven days of age with severe hypernatremic dehydration […]

At the Tambacounda Regional Hospital, located approximately 480 km from Dakar, we recently performed acute peritoneal dialysis on an 8-year-old girl with severe malaria complicated by acute kidney injury. On admission, the patient had a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 9/15, a blood urea level of 3.4 g/L, and a serum creatinine level of 84 […]

After participating in the Saving Young Lives (SYL) workshop held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, we had the opportunity to immediately apply the knowledge and skills we had acquired to provide kidney replacement therapy to a critically ill pediatric patient. Last Thursday, we admitted a 4-month-old infant with mixed shock (septic and cardiogenic), severe left ventricular […]

An inspiring success story from Dr. Rojas in Estelí, Nicaragua: following the SYL training in Bolivia, she successfully performed her first dialysis catheter placement using a central venous (CV) line—the equipment she had available. Even more remarkably, she was teaching the pediatric surgeon throughout the procedure. A wonderful example of resourcefulness, knowledge transfer, and the […]

Yi-Chun Liu’s reflective journey of growth in nephrology, from the early challenges of placing double lumen catheters as a first-year resident to developing confidence through mentorship and hands-on experience. With a strong focus on patient safety and precision, the clinician highlights the increasing use of real-time ultrasound guidance in complex cases and evolving expertise in PD catheter insertion through international workshops and teaching roles. This story captures a continuous cycle of learning, practice, and knowledge sharing aimed at improving care for critically ill patients.

A powerful SYL success story of growth and impact – former trainee Mynor is now in Guatemala to train Pediatric residents himself. This inspiring journey reflects how knowledge shared through SYL continues to grow and multiply, creating a lasting cycle of learning and mentorship that strengthens healthcare systems.

An inspiring SYL success story from WCN’26 Yokohama PD Workshop participant Joseph Tigarea in Fiji, who successfully performed his first independent peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter insertion—marking a key step in strengthening local PD capacity. During the procedure, he also trained three registrars, one of whom is now confident to perform the next insertion independently. Demonstrating innovation and adaptability, the team successfully used a 12F Cook chest drain catheter. This story highlights the real-world impact of hands-on training, mentorship, and collaboration in expanding access to life-saving PD care and empowering clinicians to build sustainable skills within their communities.

A powerful SYL success story from WCN’26 Yokohama PD Workshop participant Bimala Baniya in Kathmandu, Nepal, who successfully performed life-saving peritoneal dialysis (PD) in a critically ill 2-year-old child with limited resources. Working in a government pediatric hospital without access to hemodialysis, she used a rigid PD catheter as the only available option, ensuring the child received urgent treatment. Her experience reflects deep dedication to patient care and a strong commitment to advocating for a “PD First” policy to improve access to kidney replacement therapy for children. This story highlights the impact of education, resilience, and global collaboration in advancing equitable PD care worldwide.