DaCosta Aboagye

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a significant initiative aimed at assisting renal patients in need. Starting in June, the NHIA will allocate over GH¢2 million to support patients requiring dialysis treatment. Dr. DaCosta Aboagye, CEO of the NHIA, unveiled this initiative. This comes after the Renal Patients Association of Ghana voiced concerns regarding the recent hike in dialysis costs, which have surged from GH¢380 to GH¢491. After contesting a previous cost increase earlier this year, the association is now experiencing a similar rise in expenses. Members of the association fear that this latest increase will further exacerbate…