Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part A (2026)

Introduction: Mortality and morbidity are two important public health indicators that can be used to distinguish between an effective healthcare system and a failing one.

The overall objective was to study morbidity and mortality in the Nephrology Department at CHU-DONKA.

Methodology: This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical study covering a period of six years from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2022, focusing on the records of patients hospitalized in the department for more than 48 hours with a nephrological condition.

Results: During our study, we collected 456 patient records. The average age of our patients was 40.92 years, ranging from 6 to 86 years. Males predominated, with a sex ratio of 1.24.

The majority had a hemoglobin level ≥ 7g/dl (57% of cases) and a clearance < 15ml/min in 77% of cases. The mortality rate was 16.2%. Factors associated with death were delayed consultation, uremic encephalopathy, and hyperkalemia.

Conclusion: The prevalence and lethality of nephrological conditions were significant during our study. Emphasis should be placed on improving knowledge of kidney diseases in order to ensure early and optimal patient care.