Government to build six regional hospitals, complete ten Agenda 111 projects & reopen La General...

10h ago | Source: Graphic Online

The Government has announced plans to construct six new regional hospitals, complete ten ongoing Agenda 111 projects, and reopen the reconstructed La General Hospital to improve healthcare access across the country.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, said the projects form part of a national health infrastructure development programme under the Mahama administration’s health reform agenda.

Dr Forson told Parliament that the six new regional hospitals will be built in areas currently underserved by modern medical facilities to reduce pressure on referral centres and improve emergency response.

“From 2026, government will begin the construction of six new regional hospitals, complete ten Agenda 111 hospital projects, and reopen the newly reconstructed La General Hospital to serve residents of Accra and its surrounding communities,” Dr Forson stated.

He explained that completing the ten Agenda 111 projects will bring stalled facilities to life, providing improved access to healthcare for communities that have long lacked functional district hospitals.

The La General Hospital, closed in 2020 due to structural concerns, has been fully rebuilt with upgraded facilities, including expanded wards, emergency units, and diagnostic centres. Its reopening, Dr Forson said, demonstrates government’s resolve to restore public confidence in national health infrastructure.

The Finance Minister also announced plans to upgrade Tamale Teaching Hospital, establish a National Emergency Medical Centre in Accra, and expand telemedicine services to rural and island communities to strengthen primary healthcare delivery.

He reaffirmed government’s pledge to ensure equitable distribution of healthcare resources and said funding for the projects will come from a mix of public investment, development financing, and private sector partnerships.