The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, ATBUTH Bauchi, has slashed the fee being charged for kidney dialysis by 70 percent from N40,000 to N12,000 per session.

According to a statement by the Hospital?s Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi Koli on Wednesday, the move was part of the Federal Government?s Renewed Hope Agenda to offer relief to patients grappling with kidney-related ailments.

?The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Yusuf Bara Jibrin, expressed optimism about the programme?s impact. He said that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare had not only ensured the availability of consumables in large quantities but also provided a new dialysis machine to support the hospital?s efforts.

?This initiative showcases the government?s commitment to making quality healthcare accessible to all, especially during these trying times,? he said.

He added that over 45 beneficiaries have already accessed the subsidised services, with many expressing profound gratitude for the intervention.

Koli said that the initiative is expected to significantly reduce the financial strain on families and improve the overall health outcomes for patients. ?By equipping the hospital with necessary resources, ATBUTH is poised to deliver uninterrupted services to a growing number of patients from Bauchi and neighboring states.?

He further emphasized that this initiative aligns with the hospital?s mission of providing affordable and high-quality healthcare while strengthening public trust in the healthcare system. (The Guardian)

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