The Government has set new charges for dialysis treatment.

The Government has set new charges for dialysis treatment.

Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says treatment per person will cost $137.62 and will only apply to those government designated facilities.

Dr Fong says this is the Vat Exclusive price whereas the Vat Inclusive cost for local is $150.

He adds those who qualify for the subsidy, treatment will cost $75.

The new charges came into effect on the 23rd of this month.