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Dr. DaCosta Aboagye, CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has responded to concerns regarding the financial sustainability of the national insurance scheme, particularly in relation to subsidies for dialysis treatment.
His reassurances come in the wake of apprehensions raised by Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the ranking member of Parliament’s Health Committee and MP for Juaboso, regarding the NHIA’s capacity to absorb additional financial burdens.
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In an interview with Eyewitness News on May 14, Dr. Aboagye clarified the NHIA’s position and approach to managing the costs associated with dialysis therapy. He emphasized that the authority has allocated GH¢2 million over the next six months specifically to cover the expenses related to dialysis treatment for patients in renal units across the country.
Dr. Aboagye emphasized that the NHIA has not requested any additional funds beyond the allocated GH¢2 million for dialysis services. He distinguished this allocation as separate from the concerns raised by Mr. Akandoh, indicating that the NHIA is prepared to manage the costs within the allocated budget.
His comments aim to allay fears regarding the financial strain on the NHIA and reinforce the authority’s commitment to providing essential healthcare services, including dialysis treatment, under the national health insurance scheme. Dr. Aboagye’s reassurances underscore the NHIA’s proactive approach to managing healthcare expenditures while ensuring the sustainability of the insurance program.
Overall, Dr. Aboagye’s statements reflect the NHIA’s strategic planning and financial management in addressing critical healthcare needs, such as dialysis services, within the constraints of the allocated budget. His communication seeks to provide clarity and confidence in the NHIA’s ability to fulfill its mandate of providing accessible and sustainable healthcare coverage to the Ghanaian population.
