Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that, beginning December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis treatment will be free for all patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
The initiative follows a six-month pilot programme that offered free dialysis services to patients over 60 and under 18, easing financial burdens for vulnerable groups.
Dr. Bawumia, speaking at a campaign event in the Old Tafo constituency on Sunday, confirmed the scheme’s expansion to cover all NHIS patients in need of dialysis.
“Many people suffer from kidney diseases that require costly dialysis treatments. Six months ago, we launched a pilot under NHIS to include dialysis, and individuals over 60 and under 18 have benefited,” he said. “From December 1, all dialysis patients under NHIS will receive free care.”
The policy aims to address high costs associated with managing kidney disease, which has become a pressing health concern in the country.
Source:TheDotNews