The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has praised the NHIS for its six-month free dialysis program, calling it a commendable initiative that will save lives, particularly for vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
However, they stress the need for a long-term solution, emphasizing that the funding for the program, at GH₵2 million, is limited.
NHIA's CEO, Dr. Aboagye Da-Costa, assures that the government is exploring sustainable funding methods for chronic disease treatment beyond the program's duration, reflecting on the NHIA's 20th-anniversary initiative's compassionate intent and potential long-term impact.
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