Gov’t launches dialysis aid programme

Dialysis assistance programme launched: The Ministry of Health yesterday launched a scheme to help persons who suffer from kidney failure. (Ministry of Health photo)

The Ministry of Health yesterday began the disbursement of the $180 million allocation to assist dialysis patients to cover their treatment expenses.

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony launched the programme at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre with 79 persons registering to receive the annual $600,000 grant. The budgetary allocation caters for 300 dialysis patients. According to the Health Ministry, that is the number on record of all Guyanese suffering from kidney failure.

Persons with kidney disease and requiring dialysis, and who have not signed up for the grant, are encouraged to visit the Ministry of Health to get registered.