Jigawa Gov’t Declares Free Dialysis For Kidney Patients

The State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Abdullahi Kainuwa disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the resolution of the State Executive Council meeting.
He said the state government has approved the award of contract for the establishment of the dialysis centres in Dutse and Ringim General Hospitals while the installation of the dialysis machines and other equipments is at an advanced stage in Hadejia, Kazaure and Gumel General Hospitals.

Dr Kainuwa noted that these are part of the 12 Point Agenda of Governor Umar Namadi which included access to healthcare services for all people in the state irrespective of social and economic status.

“Governor Namadi is determine to ensure no person died in Jigawa because of medical bills. He is committed to make healthcare services accessible and affordable for all Jigawa citizens, and he is ready to invest for achieving the desire goals,” Kainuwa said.