Bawumia announces free kidney dialysis for all NHIS patients starting Dec 1
Old Tafo, Ashanti Region, Ghana - Nov 10, 2024 - Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a groundbreaking announcement that will bring relief to countless individuals suffering from kidney diseases.
Starting December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis will be provided absolutely free of charge to all patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
This development comes on the heels of a successful six-month pilot program that offered free kidney dialysis to patients aged 60 and above, as well as those under 18 years. The pilot program, initiated by the NHIA as part of its 20th-anniversary celebration, allocated GH¢2,000,000.00 to support needy and vulnerable patients seeking dialysis treatment.
Dr. Bawumia shared the exciting news while campaigning in the Old Tafo constituency on Sunday, November 10. He emphasized that kidney diseases can be costly and unaffordable for many, but with this new development, all kidney dialysis patients will be covered for free under the NHIS.
“Many people suffer from kidney diseases, requiring dialysis, which can be costly and unaffordable for many. Six months ago, we initiated a pilot programme to include dialysis under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). For the past six months, individuals over 60 and those under 18 have been receiving free dialysis.
“However, we are now concluding this pilot programme. Starting December 1 of this year, all kidney dialysis patients will be covered for free under the NHIS,” he stated.
Source: Lead News Online
