Kidney Dialysis Costs Could Push Minimum‑Wage Nigerians into Financial Ruin, Says TG Omori
Public dialysis sessions cost between N50,000 and N70,000, while private facilities charge N150,000 to N200,000 per session.
In Brief
- •Public dialysis sessions cost between N50,000 and N70,000, while private facilities charge N150,000 to N200,000 per session.
- •Patients typically need three sessions a week, raising weekly costs to N500,000–N600,000.
- •A year of dialysis could cost up to N31 million, excluding medications and tests.
- •Even a monthly salary of N1 million would be insufficient to cover these expenses.
- •Omori warned that a minimum‑wage earner would be unable to afford a single dialysis session.
Why It Matters
The high cost of dialysis in Nigeria places a severe financial burden on patients with kidney failure, especially those earning minimum wage. Without adequate insurance or financial support, many low‑income workers risk falling into debt or abandoning treatment, potentially leading to premature death. This highlights systemic gaps in the country’s healthcare financing and the urgent need for affordable medical coverage for chronic illnesses.
Key Details
- Public Dialysis Session Cost
- N50,000–N70,000
- Private Dialysis Session Cost
- N150,000–N200,000
- Weekly Dialysis Cost
- N500,000–N600,000
- Estimated Yearly Dialysis Cost
- N31,000,000
- Minimum Wage Monthly Income
- N1,000,000
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