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Bawumia announces free kidney dialysis for all NHIA patients starting December 1

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that kidney dialysis will be free for all patients covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as of December 1, 2024.

This follows a successful pilot program that provided free renal dialysis to patients under the age of 18 and those 60 and older.

On Sunday, November 10, Dr. Bawumia made the announcement during his campaign in the Old Tafo constituency.

“Many people suffer from kidney diseases, requiring dialysis, which can 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 1 of this year, all kidney dialysis patients will be covered for free under the NHIS,” he stated.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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