 Bauchi has observed recent reports circulating regarding the list of federal hospitals currently providing subsidized kidney dialysis){kind=link}
The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi has observed recent reports circulating regarding the list of federal hospitals currently providing subsidized kidney dialysis at the approved rate of ₦12,000. While the initiative itself is highly commendable, the omission of ATBUTH Bauchi from that list is an oversight that must be clarified for accuracy and public record.
In a press statement issued by the Hospital’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol Unit Usman Abdullahi Koli, says
ATBUTH Bauchi has been providing subsidized kidney dialysis services at the approved rate since 8 January 2025. To date, a total of 897 patients have benefited from this intervention.
ATBUTH Bauchi has consistently ensured that all consumables are covered within the said amount, thereby easing the financial burden on patients and their families. These services have reached not only the people of Bauchi State but also beneficiaries from across the North-East and even neighboring states.
Beyond dialysis, the hospital has been a frontline partner in the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for healthcare delivery. Since November 2024, ATBUTH Bauchi has successfully implemented the free Cesarean section initiative for expectant mothers. This program covers not only the surgery but also post-operative care, medication, and treatment for both mothers and newborns. More than one thousand women and babies have already benefited from this life-saving intervention.
In addition, ATBUTH Bauchi is among the pioneer institutions that rolled out the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) in Nigeria. Since its official flag-off in Bauchi by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the hospital has provided free emergency care for up to 48 hours to over five hundred patients. This service has proven to be a critical safety net for victims of accidents, emergencies, and other life-threatening conditions across the region.
The management of ATBUTH Bauchi deeply appreciates the commitment of the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in addressing the challenges of healthcare delivery in the country. As a tertiary hospital strategically positioned in the North-East, we remain fully aligned with the Ministry’s vision of expanding access to affordable, quality, and compassionate healthcare.
For clarity, ATBUTH Bauchi is not only part of the subsidized kidney dialysis program but is also at the forefront of other national health initiatives that are directly improving lives. Our commitment is firm, and our resolve is to continue cushioning the hardship of Nigerians, especially the most vulnerable, through the support of the Federal Government.
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