NHIA lists 20 hospitals ready for free dialysis programme launch

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has identified 20 hospitals nationwide to begin offering free dialysis treatment starting 1 December.

This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to easing the financial burden of kidney patients across Ghana.

Among the designated hospitals are: Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Regional Hospital, Ghana Police Hospital, all in the Greater Accra Region.

The rest are Trust Hospital Premium Centre, International Maritime Hospital, and Newtown Islamic Hospital Ltd.

In the Ashanti Region, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and FirstCare Hospital will spearhead the programme while Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital and Takoradi Hospital takes charge in the Western Region.

Ho Teaching Hospital and Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe will host patients in the Volta Region.

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and the Eastern Regional Hospital will serve patients in the Central and Eastern regions, respectively.

The Tamale Teaching Hospital, Regional Hospitals in Bolgatanga and Wa will serve the five Northern Regions.

In the Bono Region, the Holy Family Hospital has been listed for the roll out.

The development follows Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s recent announcement that kidney patients registered under the NHIS will receive free dialysis treatment starting December 2024.

The initiative builds on a pilot program that provided free treatment for patients aged below 18 and above 60 years earlier this year.

The government will require approximately GHC57 million annually to fund the free dialysis treatment programme.

NHIA CEO Dr. Dacosta Aboagye has addressed concerns about the readiness of the program, confirming that funding from the World Bank has been secured.

Additional dialysis machines are being procured to ensure a smooth rollout.

NHIA CEO, Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, emphasized that the programme is secure from future political changes, as it has been integrated into the NHIA benefits package.

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