In a groundbreaking move aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians battling kidney disease, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an 80% subsidy on dialysis treatment, slashing the cost from ₦50,000 to just ₦12,000 per session. This historic intervention, unprecedented in Nigeria’s healthcare history, is set to transform the lives of thousands who depend on dialysis for survival.
The subsidy, which is being implemented across federal medical institutions in Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, is part of the Tinubu administration’s broader commitment to making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Participating hospitals include:
Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Ebute-Metta, Lagos
Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, Abuja
University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan
Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owerri
University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) Maiduguri
Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abeokuta
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Lagos
Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Azare
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Benin
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) Calabar
The initiative was officially launched in January at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, where patients have already begun benefiting from the subsidy. Hammatu Haruna, the manager-in-charge of the hospital’s renal centre, noted that many beneficiaries have expressed relief and satisfaction, with some seeing significant improvements in their conditions.
For years, Nigerians suffering from kidney disease have struggled under the weight of exorbitant treatment costs, with many forced to abandon dialysis due to financial constraints. With this intervention, President Tinubu has not only provided a lifeline to those in need but has also set a new precedent in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
While previous administrations have made efforts to improve healthcare, no government in Nigeria’s history has implemented a subsidy of this magnitude for dialysis patients. This bold step by the Tinubu-led APC government reaffirms its dedication to prioritizing the health and well-being of Nigerians, ensuring that life-saving treatments are no longer a privilege but a right.
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