President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the completion of the Agenda 111 hospital projects as he assumes office.
Launched during Akufo-Addo’s tenure amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agenda 111 initiative aims to construct 111 district and regional hospitals, including psychiatric facilities, to address critical gaps in Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure.
While substantial progress has been made, several projects remain unfinished as Akufo-Addo’s time in office draws to a close.
In his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on January 3, 2025, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the transformative potential of the Agenda 111 initiative, describing it as a cornerstone of Ghana’s healthcare development.
He referred to the project as a legacy that would greatly enhance healthcare access, alleviate pressure on existing facilities, and ultimately fortify the nation’s healthcare system.
“The pandemic showed us some of the alarming shortcomings of our health delivery system and we strived to seek measures to ensure that we are reasonably prepared in the next. The most important intervention is the Agenda 111 project, where we attempted to place a hospital in every district; adding 111 district hospitals and 2 psychiatric hospitals to the project list.
“There are 99 districts and 2 psychiatric hospitals where contractors are deployed and work is in progress. I hope the construction will be completed, but that at last was not to be. I am pleased to report that on December 3, I had the pleasure of commissioning three of the district hospitals.
“Hundreds of works on the other 98 active sites, ranging from 5% to 95% in other sites. I am hoping that the incoming Mahama administration will ensure that the project is completed to add to our health infrastructure,” he stated.
