Improved kidney care for Island patients

Mon, 28 Feb 2011

Health Minister David Anderson MHK

A new unit to improve care for those with Kidney problems is to be set up in Ramsey.

The Department of Health has announced plans to set up a Renal Dialysis Satellite Unit in Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital.

Around 1200 patients per year require dialysis treatment on the Island.

Health Minister David Anderson explains why Ramsey is a good location for the second unit [play clip]