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11 Nov

Free Kidney Dialysis For All NHIS Patients From Dec 1- Dr. Bawumia

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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that starting December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis will be provided free of charge for all patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This comes after a successful pilot programme that offered free kidney dialysis for patients aged 60 and above, as well as those under 18 years. Dr. Bawumia announced while campaigning in the Old Tafo constituency on Sunday, November 10. “Many people suffer from kidney diseases, requiring dialysis, which can be costly and unaffordable for many. Six months ago, we initiated a pilot programme to…

02 Oct

Review Free Healthcare Policy Under NHIS To Cover People Above 60 Years — Lecturer

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Policymakers have been called upon to review the free healthcare policy for persons aged 70 and above under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to 60 years and above to enable more older adults to benefit from the scheme before they die. A lecturer at the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Dr Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah, who made the call, explained that since the retirement age in Ghana was 60 years and life expectancy of Ghanaians was 64 years, it was incumbent on the state to consider doing things that would favour people aged 60 and above. She…

21 Jun

Ketu North Adjudged The Best-Performing NHIS District

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The Ketu North Municipal Secretariat of the National Health Insurance Scheme in the Volta Region has been adjudged the best-performing district across the country. The secretariat came top among the 172 districts nationwide after rolling out an exceptional work plan which led to the National Health Insurance Scheme increasing membership, and enhancing service delivery. The Municipal Director, Pope Yao Yevoo has been sponsored to read a certificate course in Health Policy Analysis at the Graduate School of the University of Ghana Business School, as a prize package for leading his team to attain this feat. Speaking to Joy News, he…

09 May

NHIA Warns Against Illegal Charges, Vows Strict Sanctions

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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has issued a stern warning to service providers, urging them to cease the illegal practice of charging NHIA clients at health facilities. Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, the Chief Executive Officer of NHIA, emphasized the need to end the co-payment system or any unauthorized charges that may tarnish the scheme's reputation. He highlighted the NHIA's significant improvements in claims payment, with an average of GH¢180 million disbursed monthly as claims reimbursements. Dr. Aboagye issued the warning during the inauguration of the Manya Krobo NHIA office at Nuaso, a suburb of Odumase-Krobo in the Eastern Region. He…

20 Feb

NHIS Policy For Foreigners Launched

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The Ministry of Health has launched a national health insurance policy to cover foreigners who visit the country for a short period. The ministry developed the policy dubbed “National Non-resident Visitors Health Insurance”, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and other partners who will jointly oversee its implementation. The policy pertains specifically to non-residents visiting the country for a period less than six months in any period of 12 months. Launching the policy in Accra last Thursday, the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, said the introduction of the policy was in tandem with the operationalisation of the…

26 Jan

NHIS Chases Health Facilities Over Illegal Charges

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The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has threatened to suspend some accredited health facilities charging illegal fees. The NHIS in a statement said they have received several complaints from card holders about the illegal charges for services which is supposed to be free. This practice, the NHIS said violates Section 35 (1) of Act 852 and point 16.0 on “forbidden conduct” as detailed in the Master Provider Service Agreement signed with the authority. The statement warned the accredited health facilities engaged in illegal charges risk being suspended if the illegal conduct persist. They also reiterated their commitment to monitoring and…

14 Dec

NHIS To Cover Mental Healthcare – Akufo-Addo

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Treatment for mental health will now be added to the benefits of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) from 2024 President Nana Akufo-Addo has stated. The move, in addition to the construction of Agenda 111 health facilities and other measures, are part of the government’s commitment to improving access to professional, accessible and affordable quality health services for the Ghanaian. President Akufo-Addo disclosed this last Tuesday in a keynote address at the maiden awards night and commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the annual general and scientific meeting of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra. The college is a…

03 Oct

NHIS Should Cover Dialysis Cost – Oppong Nkrumah

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Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has raised concerns about the high cost of kidney dialysis in the country. Speaking in an interview on Adom TV’sBadwam show, he stated that, there was a need for the government to cover part of the treatment. The Information Minister suggested that, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) should absorb some of the cost of dialysis incurred by kidney patients. “Government is waiting on the management of Korle Bu to complete its internal work and come forward with what its position is. The conversation has been going on, and I personally suggested that whatever the…

08 Jun

Some Expenses Of Mental Health Patients To Be Covered By NHIS – Akufo-Addo

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President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, 6th June 2023, commissioned the newly constructed building, which will serve as the new home for the Department of Psychiatry at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. At the commissioning ceremony, the President described the facility as an impressive structure. It serves both the University of Ghana Medical School and Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, and stands as a tribute to the memory of Squadron Leader Melody Danquah, a trailblazing woman, who made history as the first female military pilot in sub-Saharan Africa in the 1960s. According to him, “Her story serves as an inspiration not only to those living…

02 Dec

NHIS Mion District Office Inaugurated

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As part of efforts to open up the operations of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the Scheme has inaugurated an office in the Mion District. The inauguration was done by the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIS, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye. This was part of his working visit to the Northern belt of the country which began on November 28, 2022. The Mion office complex also forms part of a series of new projects being executed in the Northern Region. At the inaugural ceremony, Dr Okoe-Boye reiterated his administration’s support to make the Mion district office fully functional. On that…