Renal replacement therapy in Uruguay (RRT) began to spread rapidly after the creation of the National Found of Resources (NFR) in 1980. The NFR supports the treatment by dialysis and renal transplantation for all patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the country.

The Uruguayan Registry of Dialysis (URD) started its activity in 1981 and is at the moment a mandatory Registry that includes all the patients who receive chronic dialysis treatment in the country. UDR outlined its mission and objectives since it was created.

The mission