NGO partners hospitals to scale free dialysis to 35 CKD patients for three month
The Olivehill Development Initiative (ODI) has partnered with Coptic Hospital and Healing Stripes Dialysis Limited to expand its free dialysis programme, Project 35, with the goal of supporting chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in Nigeria. This collaboration leverages ODI’s vision, Coptic Hospital’s medical expertise, and Healing Stripes’ dialysis capabilities to enhance access to life-saving treatment, […]
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The Olivehill Development Initiative (ODI) has partnered with Coptic Hospital and Healing Stripes Dialysis Limited to expand its free dialysis programme, Project 35, with the goal of supporting chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in Nigeria.
This collaboration leverages ODI’s vision, Coptic Hospital’s medical expertise, and Healing Stripes’ dialysis capabilities to enhance access to life-saving treatment, addressing the critical shortage of affordable care for millions of CKD patients in the country.
The expansion follows the initial phase of Project 35, which provides free dialysis to 35 CKD patients for three months.
Uka Eje, founder of ODI, highlighted the partnership’s purpose, stating, “With Project 35, we are alleviating the burden on families and ensuring that patients receive the life-saving treatment they need.”
Dr Andrew Labib, Managing Director of Coptic Hospital, and Matron Kate Enyinna, Head of Operations at Healing Stripes Dialysis Limited, reaffirmed their commitment to delivering high-quality care through this collaboration.
Beneficiaries shared testimonies of the programme’s impact. Mr Ojekunle Timothy, a CKD patient, said, “The cost of dialysis has placed a huge financial strain on my family. I have had to take out loans to cover my bills. I am incredibly grateful to the Olivehill Development Initiative. This support is saving my life.”
Similarly, Mr Mbachu Damian, father of another recipient, said, “No parent wants to see their child suffer. The dialysis sessions have been a heavy burden, especially as a pensioner, but thanks to the Olivehill Development Initiative for stepping in. May God bless you all.”