The Government, through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the free dialysis program recently incorporated into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Benefit Package.
The initiative aims to provide continuous support to renal patients covered by the Scheme.
The NHIA’s Deputy Chief Executive of Operations, Dr. Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, said this to beneficiaries while addressing the Tamale Teaching Hospital’s 2024 Annual Performance Review Meeting.
The event, held under the theme “Transforming Service Delivery through Professional Excellence and Ethical Practice,” brought together key NHIA officials, including the Director of Special Initiatives and Liaison to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anthony Gingong, and Director of Financial Accounting, Dr. Gustav Cruickshank, among others.
Dr. Djokoto’s presence was part of the new NHIA Chief Executive, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe’s, maiden working visit to the Northern and Upper East Regions.
He emphasised NHIA’s dedication to ensuring a sustainable and progressive environment for delivering efficient healthcare services under the NHIS.
“With this move, I am certain that there will be no interruption to the services that are being rendered by accredited facilities.”
Recognizing the contributions of healthcare providers, Dr. Djokoto reiterated the government’s support and called for stronger partnerships between the NHIA and teaching hospitals to advance the free primary healthcare agenda.
“The Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) was launched on Wednesday. It will adopt a comprehensive approach to addressing chronic illnesses. For individuals with hypertension, diabetes, and those requiring interventions like dialysis, a visionary policy is necessary to support them in mitigating the devastating financial consequences of their conditions.”
Tamale Teaching Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adam Atiku, expressed appreciation for the NHIA’s prompt reimbursement of accredited healthcare facilities for services rendered to NHIS members. He emphasized the need to sustain the dialysis program and ensure continuous support for patients.
Speaking on behalf of the Health Minister, the Acting Director for Technical Coordination at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hafez Adams, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing healthcare for all Ghanaians.