Former Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has clarified that the introduction of free dialysis under the previous administration was a purely technical decision, independent of political influence.
He explained that a dedicated technical committee developed the policy to enhance healthcare accessibility and alleviate the financial burden on kidney disease patients.
Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Dr. Nsiah-Asare emphasized that the decision was made within the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) framework based on expert recommendations.
“I want to bring to the minister’s attention that this was a technical decision, not a political one. The Health Insurance Scheme operates with a technical committee responsible for reviewing and expanding its benefits. In 2022, alongside free dialysis, we introduced coverage for six additional chronic diseases and an annual free medical check-up for all active NHIS cardholders. These were purely technical recommendations, not political directives,” he stated.
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