National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed over GH₵200 million to healthcare facilities across the country, signaling the start of free dialysis services for kidney patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

NHIA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, announced, “The NHIA has today [Sunday] released over GHS200 million as claims payment to healthcare facilities nationwide as free dialysis treatment begins.”

This initiative follows the NHIS's announcement on November 30, 2024, listing accredited health facilities that will provide free dialysis treatment across Ghana, effective December 1, 2024.

The policy, unveiled by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, aims to relieve the financial strain on kidney patients covered by the NHIS. It builds on a successful pilot program earlier this year, which targeted patients under 18 and those over 60.

This nationwide rollout is expected to greatly reduce the financial burden on kidney patients, ensuring fair access to critical dialysis services.