Deborah Akinyosoye
The Federal Government has said patients in the Northwest are not excluded from its kidney dialysis subsidy scheme.
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in a statement released on Wednesday, was reacting to reports suggesting otherwise, clarifying that the initiative is already being piloted in 11 federal tertiary health institutions across the country.
The statement was signed by the Deputy Director/Head, Information & Public Relations, Alaba Balogun.
“Under the scheme, the cost of a dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000.
“This initiative, driven by the Renewed Hope Agenda, is part of the administration’s deliberate effort to provide relief for patients with kidney-related diseases while expanding access to universal health coverage,” he said.
Below is the full list of hospitals where the subsidy is currently in effect:
1. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital
2. University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
3. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital
4. University of Jos Teaching Hospital
5. National Hospital, Abuja
6. Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta
7. University College Hospital, Ibadan
8. University of Benin Teaching Hospital
9. Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa
10. Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri
11. Federal Medical Centre, Abakaliki
“The Ministry emphasises that the Northwest is not excluded. This pilot phase will be expanded to cover more Federal hospitals across the country in due course, ensuring that no Nigerian is left behind in accessing life-saving dialysis services,” he added.
The government also restated its commitment to reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases and improving the well-being of citizens.