Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has expressed gratitude to the Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the government’s decision to provide free dialysis treatment for all kidney patients covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Dr. Bawumia announced the new policy, which takes effect from December 1, 2024, during a stakeholder meeting in the Old Tafo Pankrono Constituency on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
He emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting patients in need through the NHIS. The new free dialysis policy follows a successful pilot program launched earlier this year for patients over 60 and under 18 years.
“The NHIS was collapsing. We have revived it with a huge investment. Childhood cancer and sickle cell have now been included,” Dr. Bawumia stated.
He continued, “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 18. We are finally bringing the piloting to an end.”
“From December 1, all patients will receive free treatment under the NHIS,” he confirmed.
Under the new policy, registered kidney patients under the NHIS will be entitled to free dialysis treatment, a measure aimed at easing the financial burden on patients and their families, who often struggle to afford the costly procedure.
“Dialysis has become expensive, and this new policy will help reduce the burden on families,” he added.
Excited by the news, Nana Aba Anamoah, who is also the General Manager of GHOne TV, took to social media to share her joy.
“I’m beyond excited that from December 1, dialysis treatment in Ghana will be free under NHIS! Gosh! This is a huge relief for patients who’ve struggled with costs for so long. Thank you! Thank you @MBawumia for making this essential care accessible to all,” she wrote.
