List of Hospitals Undertaking Free Dialysis
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the enrolment of free dialysis services in 20 health facilities across the country effective December 1, 2024.
This is half the number of NHIA-credentialed health facilities.
“Of the 40 facilities involved, 20 are ready to start providing free dialysis services on December 1, 2024, while the others are still preparing to come on board,” it said in a statement.
On December 2, 2024, the Authority published the names of the 20 facilities which have begun free dialysis services for patients across the country.
They are Hart Adventist Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Firstcare Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Eastern Regional Hospital, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, Accra Newtown Islamic Hospital, Ghana Police Hospital, Trust Hospital Premium Centre, Ridge Regional, International Maritime Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, Ho teaching Hospital, Volta Regional Hospital, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital and Takoradi Hospital.
The Authority in its statement estimated the cost of the treatment for the 1,200 patients nationwide to cost GH¢57 million annually.
“Each eligible patient will receive eight dialysis sessions per month at any private or public NHIA-credentialed facility, at a cost of GH¢491 per session. As was done during the pilot phase, should any patient be charged for dialysis services, the facility will be required to refund the full amount to the patient.”
It noted that the programme is being rolled out in collaboration with a range of stakeholders, including 40 Facility heads, dialysis unit leaders, the Private Health Association, and the leadership of the Dialysis Patient Group.
The commencement of this initiative follows a six-month piloting which started in July 2024.
Whereas it has been commended by some Ghanaians, especially patients, others believe it is just a vote-buying gimmick by the government.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
