The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has appealed to political parties to prioritise making dialysis treatment more affordable. The association emphasised the need for them to address the high costs associated with dialysis treatment. The association's spokesperson was reacting to a promise by the (NDC) to establish modern dialysis centres in regions currently lacking these facilities. Kojo Ahenkorah first commended the NDC for its pledge but stressed the need for the parties to also consider putting in measures aimed at reducing the cost of treatment. "It [dialysis] is a big challenge for the patients. I mean, some travel far and near to come and get treatment at Korle Bu.