Dr. Dacosta Aboagye

Akufo-Addo’s contribution to NHIS is very historic- CEO, NHIS

Akufo-Addo’s contribution to NHIS is very historic- CEO, NHIS

"What the Akufo-Addo government has done in NHIS is very historic " Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Dacosta Aboagye has said. This, he said, is because the Akufo-Addo led administration has settled all arrears, to bolster quality healthcare delivery. Speaking in an interview on Wontumi TV on 4th September, 2024, Mr Aboagye touted president Akufo-Addo's contribution towards the initiative and the health sector. "President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia prioritize our health. With concerted efforts, they want to ensure quality healthcare delivery. When facilities were charging and there was a delay in payment, we…
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NHIA Disburses Over GHS587,000 For Free Dialysis Coverage To Six Hospitals

NHIA Disburses Over GHS587,000 For Free Dialysis Coverage To Six Hospitals

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GHS 587,236.00 to six hospitals by the end of June under its Free Dialysis Coverage programme, benefiting vulnerable patients. According to a press release by acting CEO Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, this marks the first month of implementation of the government's support for chronic dialysis patients. Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) received GHS 96,236.00, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) GHS 77,578.00, Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH) GHS 92,308.00, Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) GHS 83,470.00, Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) GHS 57,938.00, and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) GHS 179,706.00. Hospitals are expected to manage these…
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