Govt allocates GH¢1bn to complete 35 Agenda 111 hospitals in 2027

The government has earmarked GH¢1 billion in the 2027 Budget to accelerate the completion of 35 district hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country.

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation when he presented the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, dubbed The New Economy, to Parliament on Thursday, November 12.

The funding will be directed towards facilities identified for priority completion, particularly in districts where access to hospital services remains limited.

Making the announcement, Dr Forson said the government had also set aside GH¢70 million for psychiatric hospitals, GH¢60 million to complete the La General Hospital and GH¢11 million for the e-Health Project.

“GH¢1 billion has been allocated for the completion of 35 Agenda 111 district hospitals; GH¢70 million to support psychiatric hospitals; GH¢60 million for the completion of the La General Hospital; and GH¢11 million to the e-Health Project to support the use of digital systems in healthcare,” he stated.

Launched in 2020 by the Akufo-Addo administration, Agenda 111 was designed to address infrastructure shortages in the health sector. The initiative initially covered 101 district hospitals, seven regional hospitals, two psychiatric hospitals and the redevelopment of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital.

The district hospitals were expected to bring healthcare services closer to communities, especially in areas without adequate hospital facilities. However, implementation has been slowed by delays, leaving several projects unfinished years after construction commenced.

In July 2026, the government announced plans to adopt a phased completion strategy, identifying 35 hospitals for priority attention. The selection was based on the stage of construction, healthcare needs in the beneficiary districts and regional distribution.

The GH¢1 billion provision in the 2027 Budget is expected to help advance the selected projects as the government works towards completing the facilities.

The additional allocations for psychiatric hospitals, the La General Hospital and the e-Health Project are also intended to address other infrastructure and service delivery needs within the health sector.