BREAKING: Tinubu reduces cost of dialysis in public hospitals

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major subsidy on dialysis treatment in public hospitals, cutting the cost per session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000.

The development was announced on Monday by presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala, who disclosed the update via his official X handle.

He said the move is aimed at easing the financial burden on thousands of Nigerians battling kidney-related illnesses.

According to him, the initiative will initially take effect in ten public hospitals, with plans to expand the coverage to more federal medical centres and teaching hospitals before the end of the year.

“The president’s decision will provide immediate relief for families struggling with the high cost of dialysis. More federal medical centres and teaching hospitals will be added before the end of the year to widen access nationwide,” Bwala stated.

Dialysis treatment, which helps patients with kidney failure, has remained out of reach for many Nigerians due to its prohibitive cost.

The reduction is expected to significantly improve access to life-saving care and reduce preventable deaths.