The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has announced 20 accredited hospitals across Ghana that will provide free dialysis treatment as part of its expanded healthcare initiative.
The selected facilities include major healthcare providers such as Hart Adventist Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Holy Family Hospital in Berekum, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Eastern Regional Hospital, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, and Newtown Islamic Hospital Ltd.
Other hospitals on the list are Ghana Police Hospital, Trust Hospital Premium Centre, Ridge Regional Hospital, International Maritime Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, Upper West Regional Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, and Takoradi Hospital.
This initiative follows Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s recent announcement that free dialysis treatment for kidney patients under the NHIS would commence on December 1, 2024.
Dr. Bawumia emphasized the government’s commitment to easing the financial burden on kidney patients and their families, noting that the new policy builds on a successful pilot programme launched earlier this year. The pilot targeted patients aged over 60 and under 18, providing critical support to vulnerable groups.
Under the updated scheme, all registered kidney patients covered by the NHIS will have access to free dialysis services at the designated hospitals.
To address concerns about resource readiness, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has assured the public of its preparedness. Additional dialysis machines are being distributed to the selected facilities to meet anticipated demand.
Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, CEO of the NHIA, confirmed that funding from the World Bank has been secured to support the rollout.
He expressed optimism that the policy would improve access to life-saving dialysis treatments and alleviate the plight of kidney patients nationwide.
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