The Kasoa Ofaakor Jei River Police have apprehended two individuals for their involvement in the stealing of iron rods from the Agenda 111 Hospital project site in the Awutu Senya East Municipality.

Some 31 peices of iron rods are reported to have been found in a tricycle. The suspects are said to have admitted to the crime.

Unfortunately, the third suspect bolted and the police are currently on his tail.

Their planned theft was thwarted by security men at the Odupong Ofaakor Senior High School.

The Agenda 111 project, initiated by the past Nana Akufo-Addo-led government, seeks to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare by constructing hospitals in every district and region, thereby advancing universal health coverage and supporting the attainment of SDG 3.The project includes the design, construction, and commissioning of 101 district hospitals, seven regional hospitals, two psychiatric hospitals, and the redevelopment of existing facilities, with all hospitals featuring staff accommodation and a model for accelerated health infrastructure development.

The immediate past government was unable to operationalise any of the hospitals, leading to condemnation from the current government.

Minister for Health, Mintah Akandoh, has been charged by President Mahama to review the project. The government has annonced its willingness to accept private sector assistance.