FG Reduces Cost of Kidney Dialysis by 20%
Dialysis Machine In The Dialysis Centre
The Federal Government has announced a 20% reduction in the cost of renal dialysis for kidney patients in major federal hospitals across Nigeria. This initiative, under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to improve access to healthcare and ease the financial burden on patients battling kidney diseases.
Hospitals Offering Subsidized Dialysis
The subsidized dialysis service is now available at several federal hospitals in eight states. These include:
Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Metta, Lagos
University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
FMC, Owerri
University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri
FMC, Abeokuta
Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos
FMC, Azare
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar
This move aims to ensure that critical treatment like dialysis is more affordable for patients across various regions of the country.
A Step Toward Accessible Healthcare
Speaking about the initiative, a government spokesperson emphasized its impact, stating:
This subsidy is a significant step in supporting kidney patients, many of whom struggle to afford regular dialysis sessions. The government is committed to reducing the financial burden of healthcare on Nigerians.
Kidney diseases are increasingly common in Nigeria, with dialysis costs often out of reach for many patients. By reducing costs, the Federal Government hopes to save lives and improve overall health outcomes.
Affordable healthcare is not a privilege but a necessity. This subsidy brings renewed hope to kidney patients, ensuring that financial constraints do not stand in the way of life-saving treatment.
This initiative reflects the government’s promise to prioritize healthcare and make life-saving treatments more accessible to Nigerians. Kidney patients and their families now have a chance to receive quality care without facing insurmountable financial challenges. Nigerians are encouraged to take advantage of these subsidized services, while the government is called upon to sustain and expand such programs for better healthcare access nationwide.
