Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is seeking the support of the National Assembly to support people with kidney disease in the country, saying there was a need for a bill to that effect.
Obasanjo also appealed to relevant security bodies to help with necessary laws on emerging organ trafficking in the country, especially about cadaveric donations.
Speaking at the 36th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the National Association of Nephrology with the theme: “Optimizing Dialysis Therapy To Prolong Survival”, in Abeokuta, on Tuesday, he highlighted four areas to address the burden and challenges in the management of kidney disease.
Noting that several strategies could be followed at the same time, he commended the body for its work concerning advocacy, screening, enlightenment and periodic collaborations to reduce the disease’s prevalence, especially among youth and children.