The National Health Insurance Authority(NHIA) will from December 1,2024, begin free dialysis treatment for all kidney patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Program.
This was announced by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
“From December 1, all patients will receive free treatment under the NHIS”.
According to him, government is committed to supporting patients in need through the NHIS.
“kidney dialysis has become expensive and a lot of patients are unable to pay for the treatment. Six months ago, we started the pilot program for patients above 60 and those below 18. We are finally bringing the piloting to an end.”
Dr. Bawumia mentioned that, under the Leadership of the NPP, the NHIS has been revived with the scheme rolling up new policies to help the needy.
“The NHIS was collapsing. We have revived it with a huge investment. Childhood cancer and sickle cell have now been included”.
He added that, “Dialysis has become expensive, and this new policy will help reduce the burden on families”.