The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa College Educating Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has lowered the value of dialysis for kidney sufferers from N40,000 to N12,000 per session.
LEADERSHIP learnt that the step was taken to deal with the monetary challenges confronted by sufferers requiring kidney dialysis, providing reduction to sufferers grappling with kidney-related illnesses.
As on the time of submitting this report, over 45 beneficiaries have already accessed the sponsored providers, with many expressing profound gratitude for the intervention.
The chief medical director of ATBUTH, Prof. Yusuf Jibrin, expressed optimism in regards to the programme’s imminent affect.
He revealed that the Federal Ministry of Well being and Social Welfare had not solely ensured the supply of consumables in giant portions but in addition offered a brand new dialysis machine to assist the hospital’s efforts.
“This initiative showcases the federal government’s dedication to creating high quality healthcare accessible to all, particularly throughout these making an attempt occasions,” Prof. Jibrin remarked.
Prof. Jibrin additional emphasised that this initiative aligns with the hospital’s mission of offering reasonably priced and high-quality healthcare whereas strengthening public belief within the healthcare system. He assured the general public that ATBUTH will proceed to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Well being and different stakeholders to maintain and develop related programmes for the advantage of all residents.
