Health Minister Mintah Akandoh has debunked claims of free dialysis treatment in Ghana, labeling them as “misleading.”
Akandoh emphasized that no free dialysis services are available anywhere in the country.
He attributed the misconception to the previous government’s allocation of GH₵2 million for dialysis under the 2024 National Health Insurance Formula, which expired on December 31, 2024.
However, it appears that the government did roll out a free dialysis program in December 2024, with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) allocating between GH₵20 million to GH₵57 million for the initiative.
The program aimed to provide financial risk protection against the high cost of dialysis treatment at 40 credentialed health facilities across the country.
Despite this, Akandoh maintains that the GH₵2 million allocation was inadequate, citing that Ghana requires at least GH₵75 million annually to provide dialysis treatment for patients.
The Minister’s statement highlights the need for sustained funding and support for dialysis treatment in Ghana.
