By Samuel Ofori Boateng
Old Tafo (Ash), Nov. 11, GNA – Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President, and flag-bearer of the NPP, says starting from December 01, 2024, all kidney patients, who have enrolled on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) will enjoy free dialysis treatment.
This comes after a successful pilot programme that offered free kidney dialysis for patients aged 60 and above, as well as those under 18 years.
Dr Bawumia announced this, while campaigning in the Old Tafo constituency in the Ashanti region, on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
“Many people suffer from kidney diseases, which require dialysis, that could be costly and unaffordable for many.
Six months ago, we initiated a pilot programme to include dialysis under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
For the past six months, individuals over 60 and those under 18 have been receiving free dialysis.
“However, we are now concluding this pilot programme.
Starting December 01 of this year, all kidney dialysis will be covered for free under the NHIS,” he stated.
GNA