The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH₵200 million in claims payments to health facilities nationwide as part of the rollout of its free dialysis treatment program, which began on December 1, 2024. This move is part of NHIA’s ongoing efforts to maintain a prompt payment system, which was introduced earlier this year and has helped keep the Authority debt-free for 2024. The initiative ensures timely reimbursements to healthcare providers across Ghana.
This latest payment brings the total disbursement by the NHIA over the past two months to GH₵1 billion, demonstrating the Authority’s strong commitment to supporting healthcare providers and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dr. Aboagye, NHIA’s Director-General, highlighted the scheme’s financial growth, noting that its budget has increased by GH₵2 million annually since 2017.
Starting today, 20 health facilities across the country will offer free dialysis treatment to patients suffering from kidney-related conditions. This follows the successful pilot program implemented over the last six months. The facilities providing the free treatment include Hart Adventist Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and Firstcare Hospital in the Ashanti Region; Holy Family Hospital in the Bono Region; Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in the Central Region; the Eastern Regional Hospital and Upper West Regional Hospital.
Additionally, several hospitals in the Greater Accra Region will participate, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, Accra Newtown Islamic Hospital Ltd, Ghana Police Hospital, Trust Hospital Premium Centre, Ridge Hospital, and the International Maritime Hospital. The Tamale Teaching Hospital in the Northern Region and the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga will also be part of the program, along with the Ho Teaching Hospital and Volta Regional Hospital in the Volta Region, and the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital and Takoradi Hospital in the Western Region.
