The Ministry of Health will look at options to reduce the cost of kidney dialysis treatment in the country.
Minister for Health and Medical Services Rosy Akbar says the cost of kidney treatment is too high for patients.
The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the Ministry of Health’s thoughts towards reducing the cost of dialysis treatment.
According to the Consumer Council, the Northern Dialysis Centre of Labasa charges patients $150 per treatment while the Kidney Foundation of Fiji charges $250 per treatment.
Council CEO Premila Kumar says over the years they have been receiving complaints and concerns from kidney dialysis patients in regards to the high cost of treatment provided to them.
