Dr. Tholang Khumalo

Tholang Khumalo is a South African paediatric nephrologist associated with Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Research and clinical work centre on kidney disease in children, with particular attention to conditions prevalent in resource-limited settings. Contributions reflect a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children with chronic and acute renal disorders across sub-Saharan Africa.

Publications highlight expertise in congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, and patterns of steroid response across diverse populations. Work on neonatal acute kidney injury in low- and middle-income countries addresses diagnostic challenges, ethical considerations, and pragmatic management strategies where access to kidney replacement therapy is constrained.

Further studies explore health-related quality of life and the financial burden faced by families of children receiving dialysis, underscoring the social dimensions of chronic kidney disease. Clinical reports on transplant recipients and dialysis complications demonstrate practical insight into complex paediatric renal care, positioning Khumalo as a clinician–researcher focused on equitable, context-sensitive nephrology.