Akufo-Addo commissions four district Hospitals in Ashanti Region

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned four 40-bed district hospitals in the Ashanti Region as part of the government’s initiative to enhance healthcare infrastructure across Ghana.

The new hospitals, located in Drobonso, Sabronum, Twedie, and Suame, are part of a broader project involving the construction of 12 hospitals across three regions and a polyclinic in the Brong Ahafo Region.

The €71.5 million project, funded by Erste Group Bank AG and Česká Spořitelna a.s, commenced in 2020 and was executed by Austria-based VAMED Engineering GmbH.

Each hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an outpatient department, a public health department, a theatre, and residential accommodation for healthcare staff.

The facilities also feature specialized wards such as a pediatric ward, maternity ward, and labour delivery stations to provide comprehensive healthcare services.

With the addition of these hospitals, the President has now commissioned eight out of the planned 12 under this initiative, following similar openings in Fomena and Kumawu.

Speaking at the commissioning, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance of maintaining the new facilities to ensure their longevity and optimal use.

He called on healthcare workers and residents to collaborate in safeguarding the investment, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and outcomes nationwide.

The newly inaugurated hospitals are expected to significantly enhance medical services for residents in the Ashanti Region, addressing both immediate and long-term health needs.