General News of Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

NHIS trends after Bawumia’s announcement of free dialysis for kidney patients

A kidney patient under going kidney dialysis treatment A kidney patient under going kidney dialysis treatment

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's recent announcement that dialysis treatment will be covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) beginning December 1, 2024, has sparked a strong reaction among Ghanaian netizens on X.

While some have praised the New Patriotic Party's presidential candidate for the initiative, others argue that it’s a political move intended to sway voters just weeks ahead of the election.

As a result, the NHIS was the top trending topic on X on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Other topics trending alongside NHIS include Nana Aba Anamoah, #PrayforGhana, Afenyo-Markin, Free SHS, Black Stars, and Supreme Court.

Here is a breakdown of why these topics are trending:

Nana Aba Anamoah

The well-known media personality expressed support for the initiative, applauding the decision to provide free dialysis treatment for kidney patients.

#PrayforGhana

A national, non-denominational youth prayer event is set for November 15, 2024, where participants will gather to pray for the country as it approaches the upcoming elections.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is expected to deliver a ruling on the vacant seats controversy in Parliament today.

Black Stars

Eight players have withdrawn from Ghana's squad due to injuries ahead of their AFCON qualifying matches against Angola and Niger.

Here are some tweets under the trending topics below:



















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