President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a partnership between the government and religious missions to fast-track the completion of stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects, which require an estimated $1.7 billion to finalize.
Speaking at a meeting with the Christian Council, Mahama emphasized that the government does not seek to compete with existing mission hospitals but rather collaborate with them to enhance healthcare services.
“If missions already have hospitals in an area, we are not coming to compete with them by building new ones. Instead, we will use resources to improve existing mission hospitals so they can better serve the people,” he stated.
He further suggested that religious organizations interested in healthcare delivery could take responsibility for completing some of the unfinished hospitals and managing them afterward.
“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 construct 111 district and specialized hospitals across the country. However, delays and financial constraints have stalled progress, with an estimated $1.7 billion now required to complete the remaining projects.
Mahama assured that his administration is committed to completing all Agenda 111 hospitals to address the healthcare needs of Ghanaians. He stressed that government resources would be allocated efficiently to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
