The Ministry of Health has firmly denied claims made by former Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, stating that three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project were completed, equipped, and commissioned before the previous government left office. During a press conference on Monday, Dr. Adam stated that three Agenda 111 hospitals had been finished and that a dedicated funding source of $1.3 billion had been secured to complete all remaining Agenda 111 hospital projects.
On March 4, 2025, the Health Ministry issued a statement urging the public to disregard certain claims. The statement noted that on March 3, 2025, the Minister for Health visited Trede in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality and Kokoben in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region to assess the current status of the Agenda 111 hospitals. During this visit, it was revealed that essential medical systems and equipment, including medical gas systems, imaging equipment, mortuary equipment, and more, were missing.
The Ministry highlighted the following key points:
1. The previous government spent $400 million on the Agenda 111 project.
2. None of the 111 district hospitals committed to construction is currently operational.
3. The estimated cost to complete the project now stands at $1.589 billion.
4. Although the 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 the Trede, Kokoben, and Ahanta facilities operational is $8.03 million each.
The Ministry therefore said that “Per the above stated facts, the Ministry emphasizes that the assertion by the former Finance Minister, Hon. Dr. Amin Adams, that these hospitals were completed and equipped before commissioning, is inaccurate and a calculated attempt to mislead the general public.”
“The Ministry remains committed to ensuring the timely completion and full operationalisation of the Agenda 111 hospitals to improve healthcare delivery across the country. We appreciate the patience and support of the general public as we work towards achieving this goal.”
By: Abigail Arthur
