The decision to set up a second renal unit, in Ramsey, will take the pressure off Noble's Hospital, so says the Health Minister.
Until now, Douglas has been the location for people who need dialysis treatment but the unit is running out of space.
David Anderson says somewhere new has been needed for some time.
No plans for service cuts, assures Manx Care
CEO discusses pressure on health body six months into the financial year
Busy month for property sales in September
Over 90 more sold compared to August figures
September's rainfall nearly double the 30 year average
Met Office data shows a soggy start to Autumn
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners says two 'active quarries' missing from consultation
The local authority is urging Treasury to reissue the document
November sentence for benefit fraudster who was overpaid nearly £50k
The 53-year-old failed to inform government her circumstances had changed