Entertainment pundit and politician Kwame Obeng Asare, popularly known as A Plus, has praised the government for its initiative to provide free dialysis to individuals with kidney disease.
He expressed his deep appreciation to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for responding to public appeals by providing financial assistance to those affected by kidney disease.
A Plus emphasized that this support will ease the financial burden on vulnerable individuals and their families, potentially saving lives, which has been a significant concern in the past.
“I want to show my gratitude to the government. We have been calling for action on social media for Akufo-Addo to intervene, and the government has responded. Many families have faced difficulties because a member has had kidney disease.
“Some have even had to sell their possessions to pay for treatment, only to lose their loved ones afterwards. Several of my close friends have died from kidney diseases. So, it is heartening to hear that the NHIS will cover dialysis for some patients,” A Plus said in a video posted on his Instagram page.
This response comes after the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) announced that from June 1, 2024, to December 2024, individuals under 18 and over 60 years old with kidney diseases will receive eight free dialysis sessions per month.
Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of NHIA, confirmed in a statement that the initiative was part of the anniversary celebrations.
The Ghanaian government allocated GH¢2,000,000.00 for this purpose, which has been approved by parliament, as outlined in the NHIA’s 2024 Allocation Formula.
The aim is to assist financially challenged and vulnerable patients in need of dialysis treatments.
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