President Bola Tinubu has approved Subsidy on Kidney Dialysis, slashing the Cost From ₦50,000 to ₦12,000
GoldenNewsNg reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a subsidy on kidney dialysis treatment, reducing the cost per session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000 in select public hospitals. The initiative, announced on Monday, August 18, is expected to ease the financial burden on thousands of Nigerians living with kidney-related diseases.
Subsidy to Start in 10 Public Hospitals
According to the presidency, the subsidy will initially be implemented in 10 federal and teaching hospitals across the six geopolitical zones. Patients in these centres have already begun accessing dialysis at the new subsidised rate.
The hospitals include:
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Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta, Lagos
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Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja
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University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo
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Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri, Imo
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University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Borno
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Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun
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Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos
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Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Azare
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University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Edo
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University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Cross River
Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare confirmed the development via social media, adding that many patients were already expressing relief at the new price.
Why the Subsidy Matters
Kidney disease is a growing health crisis in Nigeria, with thousands requiring dialysis multiple times per week. At the previous cost of ₦50,000 per session, treatment was unaffordable for many families.
Health experts say the ₦12,000 subsidized fee will improve access, reduce avoidable deaths, and give struggling households a fighting chance. Hospitals are also expected to see better patient turnout and adherence to treatment schedules.
Related Health Subsidies from FG
The dialysis subsidy is part of a wider plan by the Tinubu administration to reduce the cost of healthcare and education in Nigeria. Recently, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu announced electricity subsidies for universities and public hospitals, following complaints that high tariffs were crippling essential services.
Together, these policies highlight the government’s attempt to cushion the rising costs of essential services.
What Patients Should Know
For now, the subsidy applies only to the listed hospitals, but officials say expansion could follow if funding improves. Patients are advised to verify availability at their nearest federal hospital before seeking treatment.
