Kidney dialysis

Free Dialysis Treatment To Be Available In 40 Facilities From December 1 – NHIA CEO
25 Nov

Free Dialysis Treatment To Be Available In 40 Facilities From December 1 – NHIA CEO

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The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, has announced that the government’s free dialysis services will be available in 40 health facilities across the country starting December 1, 2024. The NHIA recently added dialysis services to its benefit package, with the policy set to commence on December 1. This initiative aims to provide relief to many Ghanaians who cannot afford the high cost of dialysis. Currently, the cost of dialysis in Ghana ranges between GHC 300 and GHC 1,000. Data indicates that between 4 million and 5.2 million citizens suffer from some form…
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NHIS Announces Free Dialysis For Kidney Patients
03 Jun

NHIS Announces Free Dialysis For Kidney Patients

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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced six months free dialysis sessions for kidney patients below 18 and those above 60 years. The move according to the Authority forms part of its 20th anniversary celebration, starting from June to December 2024. This initiative follows the approval of GH₵2 million by Parliament to assist patients requiring dialysis in various parts of the country. A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, of NHIA, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye explained the cost of dialysis for patients upon verification is projected to be GH¢329,952 per month and by the end of December 2024, the…
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NHIA Takes Bold Steps To Reduce Kidney Dialysis Cost
20 Nov

NHIA Takes Bold Steps To Reduce Kidney Dialysis Cost

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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has initiated processes to absorb the cost of dialysis for kidney patients on the Health Insurance Scheme. The Authority, through its regional offices, is currently collecting data from all teaching hospitals where dialysis is done, for feasibility assessment for further action. Mr Fred Appiah, the Central Regional Director of NHIA, who disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency in an interview on Friday, said the move was in response to concerns and appeals from kidney patients in the country. He said this on the sidelines of a blood donation exercise to help stock the National Blood…
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Sometimes You Wish You’re Gone – Patients Talk About Living With Kidney Failure, Costs
06 Oct

Sometimes You Wish You’re Gone – Patients Talk About Living With Kidney Failure, Costs

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Kojo Baffour Ahenkora has been battling with end-stage kidney failure for eight years. His kidneys are unable to filter blood, extract excess water for proper urination or perform other functions properly. In order to survive, he has become has become a regular visitor at the Korle Bu Renal Unit. Each week, he visits the health facility three times to get the assistance of the dialysis machine to perform the duties of his once healthy kidneys. However, the cost involved with the dialysis treatment makes him wonder how much longer he can undergo the procedure. Over the past week, people living…
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