In a bold move to ease the plight of kidney disease patients, the Yobe State Government has concluded plans to establish a new dialysis center in Gashu’a, headquarters of Bade Local Government Area.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mohammed Lawan Gana, disclosed this to journalists while highlighting the government’s commitment to addressing the rising cases of renal failure in the state.
Dr. Gana explained that Gashu’a was chosen for the new project based on the belief that the town has been identified as the epicenter of kidney-related illnesses in Yobe, stressing that the new facility will bring relief to patients who currently endure long travels for treatment.
The commissioner said the Buni administration has apart from the provision of state-of-the-art equipment at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital dialysis center, been offering free services to both indigene and non-indigene patients suffering from kidney failure.
He said the government spends over N30 million every month to sustain free dialysis sessions, a commitment he described as a clear demonstration of the administration’s compassion and prioritization of public health.
“The establishment of this center is a deliberate step by Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration to reduce the burden on patients and their families. Our goal is to make life-saving care accessible and closer to the people,” Dr. Gana stated.
“The administration of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, spends nothing less than N30 million every month to provide free dialysis services across the state.
He also highlighted the government’s proactive approach to prevention, noting that tackling kidney disease requires more than treatment.
“Beyond treatment, prevention is our ultimate goal. That is why, with the support of the BioRTC Center at Yobe State University, the government commissioned a comprehensive research into the root causes of kidney disease.”
