The National Democratic Congress government has renewed efforts to complete the Abomosu Agenda 111 Hospital in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region, bringing fresh hope to residents of this farming and mining enclave who have long struggled with limited access to quality healthcare.
Over the weekend, the Secretary to the Cabinet, Professor Kwaku Danso Boafo, who hails from Abomosu, dispatched a strong delegation of government officials to inspect the hospital project on his behalf. The project is over 90 percent complete.
The team led by the Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea included representatives from the Ministry of Health, Human Resource Department, Health Administration, Support Services, and infrastructure experts, as part of the government’s renewed commitment to fast-track all Agenda 111 hospital projects that are nearing completion.
Inspection and Local Engagement
The visiting team worked closely with the Atiwa West District Assembly to inspect progress on the project and engage community leaders and residents.
The officials assured locals that the government was determined to see the project through to completion, emphasizing its importance to healthcare delivery in the region.
District Chief Executive Johnson Amo disclosed that a durbar would soon be held to discuss the next phase of the hospital’s operationalization, adding that the vastness of the district may require administrative adjustments to ensure the effective management of the facility when it becomes operational.
Currently there is an ongoing communal efforts that have helped sustain work on the project, noting that residents, led by a former Assembly Member, have been organizing weekend communal labour to maintain the site and assist with clearing the weeds.
Historical And Political Context
The Abomosu Agenda 111 Hospital was among several district hospitals initiated under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration.
The project holds deep symbolic and developmental significance, as the former President himself hails from Abomosu in the Atiwa West District.
The Agenda 111 initiative, launched in 2021, was designed to bridge the healthcare infrastructure gap by constructing 111 hospitals across Ghana — one in each district without a hospital, seven regional hospitals, and two psychiatric hospitals.
However, the program faced numerous challenges, including funding delays and logistical setbacks, leaving many projects incomplete.
Current Status and Government Assurance
According to officials from the Ministry of Health, the Abomosu project is about 92% complete, making it one of the most advanced Agenda 111 sites nationwide.
The Minister of Health has already pledged that all hospital projects exceeding 90% completion will be prioritized under the government’s new healthcare infrastructure completion plan, pending a final technical evaluation by the Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL).
This evaluation will determine the outstanding work and pave the way for the allocation of funds needed to finish and equip the hospital.
Healthcare Challenges in Atiwa West
The Atiwa West District, a largely farming and mining community, currently depends on limited health facilities that are overstretched and under-resourced.
The situation has led to delays in emergency care, high referral rates, and increased health risks among residents, especially women and children.
The completion of the Abomosu hospital is expected to ease the burden on the few existing facilities, providing residents with access to modern healthcare services, including emergency care, maternity wards, diagnostic laboratories, and specialized treatment units.
Political Support and Community Hope
The Member of Parliament for Atiwa West, Korkor Asante, has been at the forefront of the advocacy for the hospital’s completion.
She has consistently raised the issue in Parliament, stressing that the facility’s completion is crucial for improving healthcare outcomes not only in Atiwa West but also in surrounding districts within the Eastern Region.
