September 9, 2015 – Patients suffering from kidney related ailments will now have more access to treatment following addition of 10 dialysis machine to the City of David Ultramodern Dialysis Centre.
Addition of the machines were announced when the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode commissioned the expanded dialysis centre and dental unit of the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG).
The governor was however represented at the event by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Jemilade Adegoriola Longe.
Statistics made available by RCCG suggests that that 30 million Nigerians are suffering from kidney disease, requiring dialysis and would need at least 12,000 machines to care for their needs, whereas only 200 machines are available to serve them.
This notwithstanding, the dialysis centre has conducted 2,092 subsidized dialysis sessions and 102 free sessions. It has also done 5 kidney transplants in partnership with hospitals in India.
“The dedication of the dialysis centre is made possible from the donation and goodwill of our partners,” Chief Medical Director of The Healing Stripes Hospital, Dr. Ezinne said, adding “We are delighted to commission the centre today and further impact the society through our CSRs.”
