- Minister Salako Commissions 64-Bed Complex, Renal Unit with 18 Dialysis Beds
- Initiative Targets Affordable Care, Reduces Medical Tourism
The Federal Government has taken another step toward making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable to Nigerians by commissioning ultra-modern medical facilities at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, inaugurated a 64-bed ward extension complex and a state-of-the-art clinical services building, which includes a dedicated renal unit with 18 hemodialysis beds. This development aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda to enhance healthcare delivery across the nation.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Salako emphasized the administration’s commitment to reducing medical tourism by investing heavily in the nation’s health sector. “With these new additions, the tertiary healthcare system in our country is being strengthened, and the need to travel outside the country for critical care services like kidney transplantation is being addressed,” he said.
The Minister highlighted efforts to make dialysis care more affordable, referencing a government initiative that has reduced the cost of dialysis by 80% in 10 selected federal tertiary health institutions across the six geopolitical zones. “FMC Jabi is now a strong candidate to join the implementation of this initiative,” he added.
Dr. Salako also outlined broader measures under President Tinubu’s health sector agenda, including unlocking the healthcare value chain, removing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, and expanding the National Health Insurance Scheme to improve affordability and accessibility.
In his remarks, the Medical Director of FMC Jabi, Prof. Saad Ahmed, praised the new facilities, noting that they not only provide quality healthcare but also serve as a training ground for medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and students from Baze University, Abuja.
