Ghana’s free dialysis programme has been at the center of a heated debate, with Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh criticizing the previous administration’s allocation of GH¢4 million to the programme. Apexnewsgh reports
However, Former Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has come out to affirm that the programme is currently operational across selected health facilities.¹
According to Dr. Nsiah-Asare, 20 facilities were published by the National Health Insurance Authority in December 2024 to provide free dialysis services after assessing patients’ needs. He emphasized that these services are ongoing smoothly and have been confirmed by the president of the dialysis association, Major Ahenkra.
The programme has been made possible through a three-partner collaboration that brought in 45 dialysis machines to support the free dialysis programme. Additionally, a budgetary allocation of GH¢57 million was captured in the appropriation bill for the first quarter to cover dialysis costs.
Dr. Nsiah-Asare’s remarks highlight the government’s efforts to sustain the initiative despite concerns over funding. The free dialysis programme is a significant milestone in Ghana’s healthcare system, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on individuals suffering from renal diseases.
In fact, the National Health Insurance Authority has already paid over GH¢1.5 million to several teaching hospitals for treating dialysis patients during the pilot stage. With the programme now operational, thousands of Ghanaians can access quality healthcare services without the financial burden.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
