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EIGHTY-FOUR (84) hemodialysis patients have received cheques valued at $600,000 each, to help subsidize their treatment expenses, as the Government rolled out its dialysis treatment initiative for the year 2023 on Tuesday, according to information from the Ministry of Health.
Of the 84 beneficiaries, 15 are new patients. More than $50 million was paid out during the exercise at the ministry’s Brickdam head office.
“The administration has allocated $863 million in Budget 2023 to support those in need of medical treatment,” the statement read.
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said the initiative is geared at providing financial support to persons suffering from kidney failure who requires dialysis, a much-needed treatment for the management of their condition.
“Last year, we introduced a programme where persons who are affected by kidney failure and have end-stage kidney disease receive an annual subsidy of $600,000, and I am very pleased that we will soon be paying out over $50M which will benefit some 84 patients”, he said.
Persons requiring dialysis support can contact the Ministry’s Medical Treatment Department on 225 0113 for more information on how they can receive financial assistance.
