Renowned broadcast journalist Nana Aba Anamoah has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for his recent statement that renal patients would receive free dialysis therapy through the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

On Monday, November 11, she expressed her gratitude for the action on Twitter, calling the decision a huge relief for many Ghanaians who must pay for expensive kidney care.

Dr. Bawumia announced on Sunday, November 10, pledging that the new policy will come into effect on December 1, 2024.

The move has been received positively by the public, especially among patients and advocates who have been calling for more accessible healthcare solutions.

Nana Aba emphasized the initiative's significance in her Twitter post, saying that the policy will lessen the burden on kidney disease patients and their families. She pointed out that many Ghanaians have been severely impacted financially by the cost of dialysis, and that Dr. Bawumia's proposal is a positive development for a vital health service.



"I'm ecstatic that Ghana's NHIS will provide free dialysis therapy starting on December 1! Oh my! For those who have long battled with expenses, this is a great relief. "Thank you! She wrote, "Thank you, @MBawumia, for ensuring that everyone has access to this vital care."