The Agenda 111 project, launched by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to expand healthcare infrastructure nationwide, is facing serious setbacks in the Oti Region, with weeds overtaking several construction sites.
A visit by Adom News to sites in Jasikan, Kadjebi, Krachi Nchumuru, and Nkwanta North revealed halted progress, with many areas largely abandoned and covered in dense vegetation.
The Agenda 111 initiative, one of Ghana’s largest healthcare infrastructure projects, aims to build 111 hospitals in districts lacking adequate medical facilities. Launched with high expectations, the program was intended to improve access to healthcare services and enhance the quality of life for millions of Ghanaians.
However, in the Oti Region, enthusiasm for the project appears to be fading. Once-promising sites designated for modern, well-equipped hospitals now show signs of neglect, with rusting construction equipment and overgrown weeds.
Residents have expressed disappointment over the stalled construction, noting that traveling long distances to reach healthcare facilities remains a significant challenge.
“We were hopeful when the government announced this project, but now our hopes are dashed as the sites deteriorate,” community members told Adom News.
Regional authorities and project stakeholders have yet to comment on the delays, and the reasons for the stalled progress remain unclear, with speculation about funding and logistical challenges circulating locally.
Residents are calling for urgent intervention from both the government and project stakeholders to revive the Agenda 111 initiative, warning that without renewed focus, the vision of improved healthcare infrastructure in the Oti Region risks being overshadowed by overgrown weeds and neglect.