Actor and politician, John Dumelo, has responded to the news of a sharp increase in the cost of dialysis treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
A widely circulated image on social media revealed that the price for dialysis had surged from GHC380 to GHC765, marking a 101 percent increase.
This development triggered outrage
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In response to the news, John Dumelo took to Twitter, questioning why dialysis treatment isn't included in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). He believes that such an addition is both necessary and achievable.
“Dialysis treatment should be included under the NHIS. It can be done,” he posted.
Dumelo's tweet resonated with many of his followers who also expressed dismay at the new pricing structure. They called on the Ministry of Health and the NHIS to address the situation promptly.
The #OccupyJulorbiHouse movement, which recently conducted a three-day protest demanding improved governance and better economic management in the country, seized the opportunity to reinforce its message.
Ghana’s leading digital news platform, GhanaWeb, in conjunction with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, is embarking on an aggressive campaign which is geared towards ensuring that parliament passes comprehensive legislation to guide organ harvesting, organ donation, and organ transplantation in the country.
Actor and Politician, John Dumelo
