The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced its collaboration with the government to acquire additional dialysis machines for public hospitals, enhancing kidney treatment services nationwide. This move aims to improve healthcare delivery and reduce the burden on patients and their families.
According to NHIA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aboagye DaCosta, the authority is committed to ensuring basic healthcare for all, particularly for renal patients requiring dialysis.
On Monday, June 3, the NHIA launched its support program for kidney patients undergoing dialysis at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, a major tertiary hospital in Accra.
Dr. Aboagye DaCosta addressed journalists, revealing the government’s plan to sustain the support program nationwide, benefiting numerous renal patients. The program aims to provide comprehensive support to renal patients across the country, alleviating their financial burdens and improving their quality of life.
Dr. Aboagye DaCosta emphasized the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services, ensuring accessibility and affordability for all citizens. He disclosed that the sustainability plan includes providing dialysis machines to select facilities, upgrading infrastructure, and training healthcare professionals.
This initiative will serve as a learning experience for the government to enhance its healthcare programs, addressing the growing demand for dialysis services. The NHIA CEO assured that the authority will play its role in ensuring basic healthcare for all, aligning with the government’s sustainability plan to provide quality healthcare for renal patients.
