The President of the Renal Association of Ghana, Mr. Baffour Kojo Ahenkorah, has proposed to the government to consider a proposal that will ensure the early detection of kidney-related issues.
He argued that early detection can save many lives and keep people from reaching the end stage.
He lamented that kidney-related problems are killing many people, particularly those in their final stages.
He praised the government for announcing plans to provide free dialysis to all National Insurance Scheme beneficiaries.
According to him, this initiative will significantly reduce the cost of treatment for kidney patients.
He was quick to point out, however, that there should be a clear policy in place to assist in the timely detection of kidney cases so that patients can begin treatment as soon as possible.
”Dialysis has become expensive, and many patients are unable to afford the treatment. Some patients come in with no pesewa to pay for their treatment,” he said on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM’s Frontline.
Following the implementation of free dialysis, I would urge the government to develop a policy to help regulate early detection because it is killing so many people. Some of us may have had the opportunity to learn and understand a lot about the disease, but others are struggling to survive due to a kidney problem. Some are also unaware of their situation and refuse to seek treatment due to religious beliefs, so we need an early detection policy, he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
