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Senator Ekweremadu's Ordeal Pitiable Yet Deserving

Senator Ekweremadu’s Ordeal Pitiable Yet Deserving

It’s pathetic that 62 years after Nigeria’s independence, medical tourism has remained an unbreakable part of the lives of the Nigerian elite class. Successive political leaders have shown nothing but disdain and utter neglect towards the healthcare system of the country. This clearly explains why Nigerians have been pouring derision on former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu rather than show compassion for him over the imbroglio he has found himself in. 

A fortnight ago, Ekweremadu was nabbed in far away United Kingdom and arraigned over allegations of organ harvesting. It was however gathered that his daughter was, sometime last year, …

Reps Ask FG To Subsidize Kidney Treatment

The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to fully equip kidney dialysis centres in health facilities across the country and subsidize treatments for kidney disease patients.

The House made the call following the adoption of a motion moved by Zannah Usman on Tuesday.

Moving the motion, Usman said that subsidizing the cost of treatment would encourage patients to seek early intervention.

The lawmaker said that according to reports, the disease affects 20 percent of Nigerians and contributes to the rising mortality rates in the country.

He said the death rates were a result of patients inability …