Ruth Abraham’s hopes were dashed when she arrived at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, on Monday, expecting to read more Patients struggle with dialysis bills as FG’s subsidy stalls
Nigerian kidney patients are struggling to afford dialysis as the federal government's approved subsidy program, intended to reduce the cost to N12,000 per session in 11 federal hospitals, has yet to be implemented in some facilities, leaving patients like Ruth Abraham paying N45,000 per session. While some hospitals claim implementation and patient benefit, others await official authorization. The high cost forces many to reduce essential dialysis sessions, impacting their health.
