Free Dialysis Services to Launch in 40 Facilities Starting December 1.
From December 1, 2024, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) will provide free dialysis services in 40 health facilities across Ghana. This move aims to relieve patients who struggle to afford the high cost of treatment, which ranges from GHC300 to GHC1,000 per session. NHIA CEO Dr. Dacosta Aboagye assured the public that the initiative is sustainable and will remain intact regardless of government changes.The NHIA plans to meet with facility heads on November 26 to finalize the rollout. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emphasized that the programme is part of the government’s broader commitment to enhancing healthcare access. Meanwhile, opposition leader John Mahama has pledged to decentralize dialysis services if re-elected.Currently, about 2,000 patients access dialysis in Ghana, often only when their condition worsens, impacting their quality of life. This programme promises a significant step toward better kidney care […]
