President John Mahama has revealed that only one hospital under the Agenda 111 project has been completed as of the time his administration took office. He further stated that the government requires $1.7 billion to complete and operationalize the remaining hospitals.
Speaking at a meeting with the Christian Council, Mahama urged churches and religious organizations to collaborate with the government in completing the stalled hospital projects.
“If the missions have a hospital in an area, we are not coming to compete with the missions by building a hospital. We will use the resources to improve the mission hospitals so that they can provide the service,” he explained.
He also suggested that religious organizations take responsibility for some of the incomplete hospitals, complete their construction, and manage them to ensure efficient healthcare delivery.
“So I am also proposing that if some of the missions are interested, they could finish some of the hospitals and manage them,” he added.
The Agenda 111 initiative, launched under the Akufo-Addo administration, aimed to build 111 district and specialized hospitals across Ghana to improve healthcare access. However, delays and financial challenges have left many of the hospitals incomplete.
While earlier estimates suggested that $1.2 billion was needed to finish the project, Mahama now places the required amount at $1.7 billion, highlighting a significant funding gap.
His remarks come amid growing public concern over the slow progress of the project, as many communities continue to struggle with inadequate healthcare facilities.
