The Vice President and the Flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has made it known to the public that effective December 1, 2024, government is going to provide free dialysis treatment for all kidney patients covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in the Old Tafo Pankrono Constituency, Dr. MBawumia emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting patients in need through the NHIS.
“The NHIS was collapsing. We have revived it with a huge investment. Childhood cancer and sickle cell have now been included,” He stated.
“Dialysis has become very expensive, and this new policy will help reduce the burden on families,” he added.
Also, kidney dialysis has become expensive and a lot of patients are unable to pay for the treatment. Six months ago, we started the pilot program for patients above 60 and those below 18years, and we are finally bringing the piloting to an end.
“From December 1, all patients under dialysis will receive free treatment under the NHIS,” he confirmed.
Under the new policy, registered kidney patients under the NHIS will be empowered to free dialysis treatment, assess focused at easing the financial burden on patients and families who often struggle to afford the costly procedure.
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