Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has made announced free dialysis session for patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) effective December 1.

This development comes after a successful pilot programme that offered free kidney dialysis to patients aged 60 and above, as well as those under 18 years.

During his campaign tour in the Old Tafo constituency on Sunday, November 10, Dr. Bawumia shared his vision for a healthier Ghana, emphasising that many people suffer from kidney diseases and require dialysis, which can be extremely costly and unaffordable for many.

The pilot programme, which began six months ago, has already made a significant impact, and now, all kidney dialysis patients will be covered for free under the NHIS.

This move, according to of Dr. Bawumia is part of his commitment to protecting and deepening social policies and programmes that benefit the masses across Ghana, including free SHS.

“Many people suffer from kidney diseases, requiring dialysis, which can be costly and unaffordable for many. Six months ago, we initiated a pilot programme to include dialysis under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). For the past six months, individuals over 60 and those under 18 have been receiving free dialysis.

“However, we are now concluding this pilot programme. Starting December 1 of this year, all kidney dialysis patients will be covered for free under the NHIS,” he stated.