Ghana Kidney Association Applauds Government's Temporary Dialysis Support
The Ghana Kidney Association (GKA) has lauded the government's decision to extend temporary support to dialysis patients, particularly benefiting those under 18 and above 60 with full coverage. GKA President, Professor Sampson Antwi, highlighted the positive impact of the National Health Insurance Authority's (NHIA) new measures in a press statement. The NHIA will offer two free dialysis sessions monthly for patients aged 19 to 59 at major teaching hospitals. GKA urged the government to consider permanent solutions and expedite the legislative framework for organ transplants to ensure sustainable kidney care.
The Ghana Kidney Association (GKA) has applauded the government’s decision to offer some temporary support to patients receiving dialysis treatment as part of their renal care.
The Association said it was also pleased that the government was offering 100 percent dialysis treatment support for kidney patients under 18 years and those above 60 years of age.
Professor Sampson Antwi, President of GKA, who made the commendations in a press statement issued in Kumasi, said the announcement by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) was encouraging.
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The NHIA said kidney patients between the ages of 19 and 59 will receive two free dialysis sessions per month at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, and the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital.
The Association said while it was applauding the government for this temporary relief which would help keep some patients alive for the next six months, it would be very appropriate for the government to make it permanent to cover all categories of patients as had been established in some African countries such as Cameroun, Cote D’Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania, and Sudan.
The Association also urged the government to promptly address the draft legislative framework for organ transplants so it can be passed by parliament.
It said organ transplant was the ultimate and most cost-effective kidney replacement therapy.
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