Know the 20 accredited health facilities set to provide free dialysis services

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has officially launched its national free dialysis programme, with 20 accredited health facilities set to provide free dialysis services across Ghana. The programme aims to alleviate the financial burden on patients and families, with each session valued at GH₵491.

The NHIS initiative, which follows a successful six-month pilot phase, will offer kidney patients registered under the scheme access to up to eight free dialysis sessions per month at participating facilities.

In a statement, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) outlined its commitment to ensuring the successful rollout of the programme: “The NHIA is pleased to announce the official commencement of the national free dialysis programme today, December 1, 2024, in NHIA-credentialed facilities. All participating facilities have received letters of commencement, ensuring the smooth implementation of this critical service.”

The NHIA has also confirmed the release of GH₵200 million for claims to healthcare facilities across the country for September and October 2024, part of its GH₵1 billion commitment over the past two months to support healthcare providers.

The 20 hospitals providing free dialysis from December 1 include: