The Ghana Kidney Association (GKA) has pledged to engage relevant stakeholders to make dialysis accessible and affordable to all and sundry.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Association expressed concern about the ongoing conversation surrounding the pricing of dialysis at health facilities, particularly at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).
Conversations on dialysis came into the limelight after KBTH increased the cost of dialysis per session for persons with kidney conditions by over 100%.
A notice that had been posted on the department’s door read, “Cost of dialysis has been increased from GH₵380.00 to GH₵765.42.”
However, the Hospital blamed the high cost of taxation for the increment. Following much resistance, management was forced to rescind its decision.
The Association concurred with various concerns raised and promised to publish the outcome of its engagement when its done.
In the meantime, the Association entreated the general public to live healthily to protect their kidneys by adhering to the treatment of risk factors like Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus and avoiding the abuse of painkillers and herbs.
Latest Stories
-
Haaland scores as Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest
54 mins -
Villas-Boas elected Porto president
59 mins -
Situation on frontline has worsened, Ukraine army chief says
1 hour -
US doctor describes witnessing starvation in northern Gaza
1 hour -
CAFCC: RS Berkane make final after USM Alger refused to play 2nd leg over Moroccans’ jersey
1 hour -
Elon Musk in China to discuss enabling full self driving
1 hour -
PSG clinch Ligue 1 title after Lyon’s win over Monaco
4 hours -
Guinness Ghana sets the pace at Ghana Beverage Awards with six awards
4 hours -
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage
4 hours -
Nicole Kidman honoured with AFI Life Achievement Award
4 hours -
Brassier scores winner for Brest as they edge Rennes to secure European football
5 hours -
Akufo-Addo jabs Ejisu independent candidate; rubbishes allegations to rig by-election
5 hours -
‘What are the real causes of the erratic power outages?’ GUTA asks ECG
5 hours -
Implementing ESG framework in Ghana’s energy sector for sustainability
5 hours -
CAFCC: Dreams FC exit competition after 0-3 defeat in Kumasi
5 hours