In a bid to alleviate the healthcare burden on vulnerable communities, the Stanley Iye Lawson (SIL) Foundation has donated critical dialysis equipment and medical supplies to Gbagada General Hospital. 
    
The initiative, led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ubile Charity Lawson, aims to provide life-saving dialysis treatments to low-income patients at minimal or no cost.  
     
The SIL Foundation delivered a dialysis machine, consumables, and spare parts to the hospital. 
    
During the handover, Lawson emphasised the foundation’s mission to prioritise underprivileged Nigerians who struggle to afford routine dialysis, which typically costs thousands of naira per session.  
    
“Our goal is to ensure these machines serve those in dire need. We hope treatments can be offered for free or at significantly reduced rates, especially for patients who cannot bear the financial strain,” Lawson stated. 
   
She acknowledged challenges such as operational costs like electricity, but stressed that the donated consumables would help minimise expenses.  

Dialysis, essential for patients with kidney failure, remains inaccessible to many due to high costs and limited equipment. 
    
By targeting public hospitals, the foundation aims to bridge this gap, offering hope to thousands of Nigerians reliant on subsidised care.  
    
The Gbagada General Hospital donation marks the first phase of the foundation’s nationwide outreach.
Additionally, a dialysis machine was distributed to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), a healthcare facility in Port Harcourt, and two hospitals in Abuja. 

In total, five dialysis machines will be deployed across Nigeria, with the foundation retaining one unit for emergencies or future needs.