Delta Slashes Dialysis Costs, Expands Health Reforms

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Posted on: Wed 10-09-2025

 

As patients with kidney ailments struggle with rising medical bills, the Delta State Government has announced a major reduction in the cost of dialysis treatments in its hospitals — from over N70,000 to N45,000 per session.

The disclosure was made by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, during a live interview on Delta Television’s Politics in Perspective. He explained that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had approved the procurement of eight new dialysis machines to support the initiative, describing it as part of broader reforms aimed at easing the financial burden on residents.

“This is part of a wider health sector reform designed to reduce medical costs for our people. We’re not just cutting prices — we’re also improving infrastructure and services across the board,” Dr. Onojaeme said.

Upgrading Hospitals and Equipment

Beyond dialysis, the commissioner highlighted recent investments in advanced diagnostic equipment, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scanners. These facilities, he noted, will curb the need for patients to travel long distances, or even outside the country, for medical tests.

He also revealed that more than 150 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Delta’s three senatorial districts are undergoing renovations and upgrades. The state currently operates three tertiary hospitals, 65 general hospitals, and 441 PHCs, many of which are being remodelled to improve service delivery.

In a significant policy shift, all state-owned hospitals have now been granted full autonomy to utilise 100 per cent of their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for operational needs — a move expected to boost efficiency and accountability.

Maternal Mortality Declines

Dr. Onojaeme reported that the state’s free maternal healthcare programme has already recorded measurable impact, with maternal mortality rates dropping sharply from 350 to 120 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Tackling Malpractice and Fake Drugs

The commissioner also issued a warning to medical personnel engaging in malpractice, stressing that errant workers involved in attempts to sabotage the state’s contributory health scheme had already faced sanctions or demotions.

To safeguard drug quality, the state has tightened surveillance under its Drug Revolving Fund to prevent the infiltration of counterfeit and adulterated medicines into public facilities.

Public Call for Preventive Care

Dr. Onojaeme urged residents to embrace regular health check-ups, emphasising that early detection remains vital in tackling life-threatening conditions.

“The Oborevwori administration remains steadfast in its mission to make healthcare not only affordable but also reliable and within the reach of every Deltan,” he assured.

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