President Tinubu Rubber Stamped Kidney Dialysis Subsidy, Cuts Cost to ₦12,000 – Full List of Hospitals

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has rubber-stamped a Subsidy on Kidney Dialysis, slashing the Cost From  ₦50,000 to ₦12,000

StartSmart Nigeria gathered that President Bola Tinubu has agreed to a subsidy on kidney dialysis treatment, curbing the cost per session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000 in select public hospitals. The initiative, publicizing this on Monday, August 18, is expected to ease the financial burden on thousands of Nigerians living with kidney-related diseases.

Subsidy to Begin in 10 Public Hospitals

According to the presidency, the subsidy will initially be execute in 10 federal and teaching hospitals across the six geopolitical zones. Patients in these centers have already begun accessing dialysis at the new subsidized rate.

The hospitals include:

1. Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta, Lagos
2. Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja
3. University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo
4. Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri, Imo
5. University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Borno
6. Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun
7. Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos
8. Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Azare
9. University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Edo
10. University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Cross River

Mr. Sunday Dare the Presidential spokesperson rooted, the development via social media, adding that many patients were already expressing relief at the new price.

Why the Subsidy Matters

Kidney Dialysis. 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, lessen preventable deaths, and give battling households a fighting chance. Hospitals are also expected to see better patient turnout and adherence to treatment schedules. Kidney Dialysis.

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 made known electricity subsidies for universities and public hospitals, following complaints that high tariffs were crippling essential services.

Together, these policies underscore the government’s efforts to mitigate 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.