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A Typical District Hospital in Ghana
August 16, 2021
The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda Constituency, Alexander Akwasi Aquah said the ‘Agenda 111’ initiative, which is aimed at building 111 district hospitals across the country, and is expected to commence on August 17, 2021, will augment the health facilities in the country.
Ga East District Hospital
He disclosed this in an interview on Accra-based Original FM.
He said the government’s Agenda 111 initiative, which is aimed at building 111 district hospitals across the country is a positive thought-through programme and entreat Ghanaians to collaborate with the government to achieve this goal.
Out of the 111, about 88 districts have procured lands for this initiative and all the necessary documents, have been done through the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare. And explained that each of the hospitals will take 12 months to complete, that is, when the construction commenced.
According to the MP, the government has secured US$100 million start-up fund through the Ghana Investment Infrastructure Fund (GIIF) for the commencement of works on ‘Agenda 111’ district, specialized and regional hospitals across the country.
He hinted that government will also continue to upgrade and recruit more qualified medical personnel while putting in efforts to train young doctors and health care professionals in the country.
Nana Kesse/Ghanamps.com