NHIA releases GH¢200 million as claims to health facilities as free dialysis treatment begins today

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the release of GH¢200 million for the payment of claims to health facilities nationwide as the free dialysis enrollment begins today, December 1,2024.

According to the Authority, 20 health facilities are ready to start providing free dialysis services while other facilities are preparing to come onboard.

“The programme is being rolled out in collaboration with a range of stakeholders, including 40 Facility heads, dialysis unit leaders, the Private Health Association, and the leadership of the Dialysis Patient Group”.

National Health Insurance Authority noted that, 1,200 patients would benefit from this pilot programme.

In a statement by the Authority, the free dialysis programmes is estimated to cost GHc57 million annually, as each eligible patient will receive eight dialysis sessions per month.

The statement mentioned that, to enhance this
initiative, the government, in partnership with the World Bank, has secured 45 dialysis machines nationwide.

“Seven of these machines have already been delivered, 23 are currently being cleared, and 15 additional machines have been ordered. Each batch of 15 machines comes with 2,000 sets of consumables, totalling 6,000 sets for the entire 45 machines”.

“All participating facilities have received letters of commencement, ensuring the smooth implementation of this critical service”.

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