Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh revealed on Wednesday, October 7, that construction has begun on three new regional hospitals in Ghana’s Oti, Western North and Savannah Regions. The Minister said the contracts for the facilities have been signed and contractors have already mobilised to the sites to start work.
Each of the hospitals will have a capacity of 160 beds, forming part of the government’s plan to expand healthcare infrastructure across the country. The projects are among six regional hospitals the government intends to construct, with the remaining three expected to be taken up in 2027.
Akandoh explained that the Ministry of Finance has already secured the necessary commitment and authorisation to begin the processes for the construction of the additional facilities next year. “We have signed the contracts, the contractors are on site, and we are going to build 160‑bed‑capacity regional hospitals in these three regions,” he said.
The broader objective is to ensure that all 16 regions have functional regional hospitals capable of providing quality healthcare services closer to residents. The projects are expected to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure and expand access to specialised services nationwide.
