Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has revealed that, effective December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis will be provided at no cost to all patients enrolled in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
This initiative follows a successful pilot program that offered free kidney dialysis to individuals aged 60 and above, as well as those under 18. Dr. Bawumia made the announcement while campaigning in the Old Tafo constituency on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
“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.
