Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that starting December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis will be provided free of charge for all patients enrolled under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
This decision follows a successful pilot program that offered free kidney dialysis to patients aged 60 and above, as well as to those under 18 years old.
Dr. Bawumia made this announcement while campaigning in the Old Tafo constituency on Sunday, November 10.
“Many people suffer from kidney diseases that require dialysis, which can be costly and unaffordable for many. Six months ago, we initiated a pilot program to include dialysis under the NHIS. For the past six months, individuals over 60 and those under 18 have been receiving free dialysis.
Now, we are concluding this pilot program. Starting December 1 of this year, all kidney dialysis patients will be covered for free under the NHIS,” he stated.
