Free dialysis treatment for NHIS subscribers starts December 1 – Veep

The Vice President and flag- bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says starting from December 1 this year, all kidney patients, who have enrolled on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), will enjoy free dialysis treatment

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 this while campaigning in the Old Tafo constituency in the Ashanti region on Sunday.

“Many people suffer from kidney diseases, which require dialysis that could be costly and unaffordable for many.

Six months ago, we initiated a pilot programme to include dialysis under the National Health insurance Scheme (NHIS).

For the past six months, individuals over 60 and those under 18 have been receiving free dialysis, however, we are now concluding this pilot programme.

Starting December 1 this year, all kidney dialysis will be covered for free under the NHIS,” he outlined.

BY TIMES REPORTER