The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has allocated GH¢ 587,236 to six health facilities to offer free dialysis sessions for kidney patients under 18 and over 60 years of age.

This action follows the government’s pledge to cover the costs of dialysis treatment for these age groups.

The health facilities benefiting from this allocation are Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Efia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

According to the NHIA, these funds will support the uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services and maintain the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

In a statement released on Sunday, June 30, the NHIA confirmed the disbursement and indicated that the hospitals will manage the funds and reimburse patients who paid out-of-pocket in June.

This disbursement represents the first month of the government’s initiative to support kidney patients, with the NHIA reaffirming its commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.