Manikganj hospital limping along with lone dialysis machine

MANIKGANJ, Mar 04 (UNB): Kidney patients in Manikganj are bearing the brunt of badly needed dialysis service at the Manikganj 250-bed General Hospital as four, out of five, dialysis machines are now out of order, thanks to reluctance of the authorities concerned.

Patients now have to pay nearly three times higher charges at private hospitals compared to government facilities for the same services.

In many cases, they are forced to seek treatment at private hospitals in nearby upazilas of Savar, enduring severe struggles, including transportation challenges and wasted time.

The Kidney Unit of the hospital began its journey on September 23, 2020, with just one dialysis machine and insufficient manpower.

In 2022, four more machines were added, along with an increase in staff, to enhance patient care.