Tinubu Reduces Dialysis Cost by 76% in Federal Hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major subsidy that cuts the cost of kidney dialysis in federal hospitals across Nigeria by 76 percent. The government says this new measure will help thousands of patients dealing with kidney diseases who need regular dialysis to stay alive.
Before now, a single dialysis session cost an average of ₦50,000 in federal medical centres and teaching hospitals. With the new policy, the cost has been reduced to ₦12,000 per session, bringing much-needed financial relief to families struggling to pay hospital bills.
The announcement was made by Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication. He said the decision is part of the President’s efforts to make healthcare more affordable and to support citizens with serious health conditions.
Bwala explained that the new pricing is already active in ten federal hospitals across the country. These include hospitals in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Maiduguri, Benin, Calabar, and other key locations across all six geopolitical zones.
He added that more federal hospitals will be added before the end of the year so that more patients can benefit from the lower dialysis cost. This expansion will make it easier for people in different parts of the country to access affordable kidney care.
The government recalled that last year, President Tinubu also approved free cesarean sections (C-sections) for pregnant women in federal hospitals as part of efforts to reduce maternal deaths and improve healthcare services.
These healthcare policies reflect the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to ensure that no Nigerian is denied access to medical treatment due to high cost. The subsidy on dialysis is seen as another important step towards improving lives and strengthening the health system.
Many Nigerians have welcomed the news and hope that the government will continue to provide financial support for serious health conditions in the future.
