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.
MNH working on 'interim solution' for online newspaper archive
It was announced late last month that service would cease
Applications for Child Benefit move online
Demonstrates 'commitment to improving accessibility', says minister
Liquidator ordered to repay sums
He did not benefit personally from the payments made
How to pick a Chief Minister
MHKs will vote on Tuesday to choose Alfred Cannan's successor