How RCCG is Taking on Nigeria’s Kidney Crisis
Staying alive with kidney failure in Nigeria often means racing against cost and distance to find a dialysis machine. With most patients paying out of pocket and just over 200
Nigeria's kidney crisis is characterized by both a dearth of dialysis machines and prohibitive costs for many patients. The Redeemed Christian Church of God, through its His Love Foundation, has been quietly expanding access to vital kidney care facilities nationwide. The foundation's efforts culminated in the commissioning of the Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Centre at FMC Asaba on September 24.
The centre will be inaugurated by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Since its inception over a decade ago, His Love Foundation has installed dialysis centres, intensive care units, and diagnostic units within public hospitals across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, reaching impact in 650 local government areas.
By focusing on dialysis, the Foundation has addressed a critical need in Nigeria's healthcare landscape, providing patients with access to essential treatment despite the financial and logistical barriers they face.
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