The newly commissioned Kpone Municipal Hospital in the Greater Accra Region is expected to significantly enhance healthcare delivery in communities like Nkwatia, Suame, and others.

This milestone, a result of collaborative efforts between the Government of Ghana and the Czech Republic, marks a major step forward in improving access to quality healthcare for Ghanaians.

Built by VAMED Health Projects CZ s.r.o., the hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities, including an Outpatient Department, a Surgical Suite, a Delivery Unit, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a Laboratory, a Pharmacy, and a 40-bed inpatient ward.

The hospital also includes a Services Block, staff offices, accommodation, and a one-year post-completion warranty along with a maintenance plan.

The project was made possible with funding totaling 71.5 million euros, secured from Erste Group Bank AG and Česká Spořitelna a.s., along with an export credit guarantee of 8.6 million euros from EGAP, the Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation of the Czech Republic.

Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, speaking at the commissioning ceremony, highlighted the Kpone hospital as a critical part of a broader health development initiative spanning regions such as Eastern, Ashanti, and Ahafo. This effort will benefit communities including Jumapo, Nkwatia, Suame, and Mim.

Hon. Akandoh emphasized that the hospital would not only improve healthcare access but also provide economic opportunities and jobs for the local population, fostering health-driven development.

He also pointed to the broader government initiative to expand healthcare through strategic investments, such as the introduction of free primary healthcare services, to reduce health inequities and improve overall health outcomes.

“These efforts are aimed at reducing health inequities and improving overall health outcomes, as evidenced by the decline in maternal and under-five mortality rates in recent years,” he stated.

Hon. Akandoh reaffirmed the government's commitment to completing and fully operationalizing hospital projects across the nation, ensuring that healthcare facilities are both functional and accessible to all.

The President of the Czech Republic, His Excellency Petr Pavel, expressed pride in his country’s collaboration with Ghana. He underscored that the Kpone Municipal Hospital not only enhances infrastructure but also symbolizes the strengthening ties between the two countries.