In a refreshing departure from past practices, John Mahama has announced his commitment to completing the Agenda 111 hospitals initiated by the Nana Addo administration. Mahama revealed that, as of now, only one hospital under the Agenda 111 project has been completed. To finish and operationalize the remaining hospitals, the government requires $1.7 billion.
Addressing the Christian Council, Mahama called on churches and religious organizations to join forces with the government in completing the unfinished hospital projects. He emphasized collaboration, stating, “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.”
Mahama further proposed that religious missions take over some of the incomplete hospitals, finish their construction, and manage them to ensure efficient healthcare delivery.
The Agenda 111 initiative, launched under the Akufo-Addo administration, aimed to build 111 district and specialized hospitals across Ghana to enhance healthcare accessibility. However, delays and funding issues have left many hospitals unfinished. While initial estimates suggested $1.2 billion was needed to complete the project, Mahama now puts the figure at $1.7 billion, highlighting the substantial financial challenge ahead.
Source: Sankofaonline.com
