President Bola Tinubu has approved a major subsidy on the cost of kidney dialysis in federal hospitals across the country, slashing the price per session from N50,000 to just N12,000.
Special Adviser to the President on Policy Information, Daniel Bwala, announced the development in a statement shared on his X handle Monday, describing the move as a lifeline for thousands of Nigerians struggling with kidney-related ailments.
“With this intervention, the cost of each dialysis session has been reduced from N50,000 to N12,000, bringing relief to citizens battling kidney diseases,” Bwala said.
The new subsidised rate has already taken effect in leading federal medical facilities across the six geopolitical zones. Benefiting hospitals include:
Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Metta, Lagos
Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Federal Medical Centre, Owerri
University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri
Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta
Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos
Federal Medical Centre, Azare
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
According to Bwala, additional federal medical centres and teaching hospitals will join the scheme before the year ends, expanding access to affordable care nationwide.
He also recalled that President Tinubu had earlier approved free caesarean section (C-section) services in federal hospitals, aimed at tackling maternal mortality.
“Together, these measures reflect the Renewed Hope Agenda in action, making sure no Nigerian is denied healthcare because of financial barriers,” Bwala added.
