Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has toured several Agenda 111 project sites in the Ashanti Region to evaluate progress and identify challenges affecting the initiative.

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Speaking during his visit, Mr. Akandoh noted that the oversight of the project, which was initially managed under the Office of the President, has now been transferred to the Ministry of Health. He emphasized that this shift is expected to improve coordination and accelerate completion efforts.

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Providing updates on the status of the project, the minister revealed that none of the hospitals have been fully completed, as indicated in reports from project consultants. However, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring timely completion to enhance healthcare access across the country.

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To address financial constraints and construction delays, Mr. Akandoh disclosed that the government is exploring private sector partnerships to facilitate funding and expedite the execution of the hospitals.

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The Agenda 111 initiative was introduced to fill critical gaps in Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure, especially in underserved regions. The project includes the construction of 101 district hospitals, six regional hospitals for the newly created regions, an additional regional hospital for the Western Region, two psychiatric hospitals in Kumasi and Tamale, rehabilitation of the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, and the redevelopment of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital. Each facility is expected to be equipped with modern medical infrastructure and staff accommodation.

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Once completed, the initiative will represent the most significant healthcare infrastructure investment in Ghana’s history, ensuring that quality medical services are accessible to communities nationwide.

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