Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has acknowledged that the current administration may be unable to complete all hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative, citing financial and logistical constraints. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 22, he stressed that while the government remains committed to expanding healthcare infrastructure, a pragmatic approach is required in handling projects inherited from the previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
According to him, the scale of the Agenda 111 programme, coupled with the varying stages of completion at the time of transition, makes full delivery within a short timeframe unlikely. He noted that while some facilities are at advanced stages, others are still in their early phases and will demand substantial time and resources to finish.
If we claim we can complete all the Agenda 111 projects—over 100 hospitals—within one year or even four years, that would be misleading. Let’s be realistic. I made this clear even while in opposition: there was no way these 111 hospitals could be finished within the timeframe the president promised.”
The Agenda 111 initiative, launched under the Akufo-Addo administration, was introduced as a flagship programme to address critical gaps in Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure. It aimed to construct 111 hospitals across districts, regional capitals, and specialised locations, with the goal of expanding access to quality healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.
Source: Kabah Atawoge