The delays in the operationalisation of the Weija Paediatric Hospital is attributable to misprocurement issues raised by the World Bank, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said on Wednesday.
In a statement signed by Tony Goodman, Spokesperson to the MoH, he explained that the which project is a World Bank funded project was originally scheduled for completion in December 2025 but encountered setbacks after concerns were raised by the funding partner.
The statement comes on the back of a demonstration staged by residents of the area at the premises on Tuesday with the people calling on the government to immediately commission the facility for use.
Goodman explained that the World Bank raised concerns about misprocurement which included inflated costs of medical equipment up to 11 times the actual price.
The fully furnished 120-bed hospital, completed in early 2025, is expected to serve as a major referral centre for paediatric care, easing congestion at existing health facilities and improving outcomes for critically ill children in Weija-Gbawe and surrounding communities.
The Ministry said it had taken steps to engage all relevant stakeholders and was prepared to commission the hospital, but the contractor halted the process, insisting that all outstanding issues be resolved before access to the facility could be granted.
“The Ministry of Health is actively engaging all stakeholders to resolve the matter in the best interest of the public,” spokesperson Tony Goodman said in the statement.
The Ministry acknowledged the importance of the hospital to Ghana’s healthcare system, particularly in delivering specialised care for children, and appealed for calm.
“We wish to assure the public that the Ministry of Health is committed to working assiduously to ensure the full operationalisation of the Paediatric Hospital,” added the statement. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Find the statement from the Ministry of Health (MoH) below;
