Free kidney dialysis for all NHIS Members starting December 1 - Bawumia
Beginning December 1, 2024, all kidney patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) will be offered free kidney dialysis treatment under the insurance scheme, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said.
This initiative is following the six-month pilot programme that provided free dialysis for those over 60 and under 18 under the NHIS.
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The move is aimed at addressing the high financial burden associated with the life-saving treatment.
“Kidney disease is a serious concern, and dialysis is often out of reach for many who need it,” Dr. Bawumia said during a campaign stop at Old Tafo in Kumasi on Sunday [November 10].
“With the pilot success, I’m pleased to announce that all NHIS members requiring dialysis will have this service covered in full starting December,” he said.
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