Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed that his administration will require $1.7 billion to complete the unfinished Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government.
Launched on August 17, 2021, the Agenda 111 project aimed to construct 101 district hospitals and six regional hospitals in newly created regions. The initiative was expected to be completed by the end of 2024. However, only 21 out of the 111 hospitals have been completed so far.
Speaking at a meeting with members of the Christian Council in Accra, President Mahama expressed concern over the nearly 90 uncompleted hospitals, many of which lack essential medical equipment.
“The previous government started Agenda 111 but has not been able to finish the hospitals. There are so many of them unfinished. Even the ones they commissioned don’t have a single bed. Now we need $1.7 billion to complete the Agenda 111 projects,” he stated.
A Call for Religious Partnerships
To expedite completion, President Mahama has proposed a partnership with religious organizations to help finalize some of the stalled projects. He has urged interested religious bodies to take over uncompleted hospitals, complete them, and manage them to ensure broader healthcare access for Ghanaians.
Furthermore, he emphasized that his administration will not construct new hospitals in areas where existing healthcare facilities—especially mission hospitals—are operational. Instead, the government will invest in upgrading and equipping these facilities to meet international standards.
“If the missions already have a hospital in an area, we are not coming to compete with them by building another one. Instead, we will use resources to improve mission hospitals so they can better serve the community,” he reiterated.
President Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that all Agenda 111 hospitals are completed and fully equipped to meet Ghana’s growing healthcare needs