New dialysis unit at Keta Municipal Hospital to ease burden on renal patients
By Gloria Amoh The Medical Superintendent and a Surgeon Specialist at the Keta Municipal Hospital, Dr. Kofi Karikari Bonsu, says patients with renal diseases face significant financial and logistical challenges in managing their conditions. In an interview., Dr. Kakari Bonsu explained that the Municipal Hospital has recently opened a urinary dialysis unit to better serve […]
Government explores subsidies for dialysis treatment amid rising cost of kidney treatment
Government is considering subsidizing the cost of dialysis treatment for persons suffering from kidney diseases. The Health Minister has already reported the issue to cabinet and the cabinet is expecting a proposal from the ministry on the way forward. The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu speaking at the 50th anniversary and Annual Congress of Medical Laboratory […]
National policy needed to help fund cost of treating kidney diseases – Senior Lecturer
A Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Medical School, Titus Beyuo, says the new adjustment in the cost of renal dialysis for persons diagnosed with kidney failure by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, is just a way of getting them enough funds to keep operating. He said if government fails to waive import duties […]
