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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢ 587,236 to six health facilities to provide free dialysis sessions for kidney patients under 18 and over 60 years of age.
This initiative follows the government’s announcement to cover the costs of dialysis treatment for these specific age groups. The beneficiary health facilities include Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
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The NHIA stated that these funds aim to ensure the smooth operation of healthcare services and sustain the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). In a statement on Sunday, June 30, the NHIA confirmed the disbursement and asserted that the hospitals would manage the funds and reimburse patients who paid out-of-pocket in June.
This disbursement marks the first month of the government’s support for kidney patients, with the NHIA assuring its continued commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.
