The Ministry of Health has refuted claims by former Finance Minister, Dr. Amin Adam, that three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project were fully completed, equipped, and commissioned before the previous government left office.
A statement issued by the Health Ministry on March 4, 2025 urged the public to disregard these assertions, stating that they are misleading and inaccurate.
Dr. Amin Adam also claimed that a dedicated funding source of $1.3 billion had been secured to complete the remaining Agenda 111 hospital projects.
However, the Health Ministry maintains that these statements do not reflect the actual state of progress on the project.
A recent visit by the Minister of Health on March 3, 2025, to the Trede and Kokoben hospitals in the Ashanti Region revealed significant gaps in infrastructure and equipment.
The assessment showed that the facilities lacked essential components such as medical gas systems, imaging and mortuary equipment, solid waste management systems, and critical medical furniture. Additionally, necessary laboratory, theatre, and dental equipment were yet to be installed.
Providing further clarity, the Ministry highlighted key facts regarding the Agenda 111 initiative:
1. The previous government spent $400 million on the Agenda 111 project.
2. Out of the 111 district hospitals committed to construction, none is currently
operational.
3. The estimated cost to complete the project now stands at $1.589 billion.
4. Although Trede, Kokoben, and Ahanta hospitals were commissioned by former
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the project is still under construction
with an overall completion rate of 95%.
5. No medical equipment has been installed, and some laboratory facilities are still
under construction.
6. The hospitals have not been handed over to the Ghana Health Service for
operation.
7. The estimated cost to make Trede, Kokoben and Ahantan facilities operational
is $8.03 million each.
In light of these findings, the Ministry rejected Dr. Amin Adams’ claims, calling them inaccurate and misleading. It reaffirmed its commitment to completing and operationalizing all Agenda 111 hospitals to strengthen healthcare delivery across Ghana..
The Ministry called on the public to exercise patience and assured that the government remains dedicated to fulfilling its promise of delivering quality healthcare infrastructure nationwide.
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