The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) as part of step towards supporting vulnerable patients requiring dialysis has announced the allocation of GH¢587,236.00 for free dialysis treatments for the month of June.

This new initiative ensured that the six designated hospitals, namely Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH), Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), submitted their lists of chronic dialysis patients treated in June.

"A total of GHS 587,236.00 has been disbursed for these treatments, marking the commencement of the Government's crucial support for these patients," the statement from the Authority, dated Sunday, June 30, detailed.

In the press release, the CEO of NHIA, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, affirmed the Authority's dedication to timely payments, emphasizing their commitment to aiding those in need of dialysis.

The NHIA also clarified that the allocated funds will be managed by the hospitals, ensuring that patients who paid out of pocket for dialysis in June will be reimbursed according to approved rates for various patient categories.

From June to December 2024, the NHIS will provide eight free dialysis sessions per month for patients aged 18 and below, as well as those aged 60 and above. Additionally, patients aged 19 to 59 will receive two free dialysis sessions per month at KATH, CCTH, ENRH, HTH, and TTH, with the exception of KBTH.