The Volta Regional Minister has inspected the ongoing hospital project in Akatsi North following growing calls for the facility to be completed and made operational.
The inspection was conducted alongside the Member of Parliament for Akatsi North, Nortsu-Kotoe Kwasi Peter, the District Chief Executive, Bless Katamani, and staff and members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The visit came in response to appeals from the Akatsi North District Health Directorate and traditional authorities, who have raised concerns over delays in the hospital’s completion and activation.
During the tour, the Regional Minister assessed the progress of the project and engaged contractors and district officials on challenges slowing down work. He was briefed on outstanding tasks, equipment requirements, and administrative processes needed before the facility can open to the public.
Mr. Gunu acknowledged the urgent need for the hospital, noting that Akatsi North remains underserved in terms of advanced healthcare infrastructure.
District Health Director Timothy Asam Mahama emphasized that once operational, the Agenda 111 hospital would reduce referrals to facilities outside the district, ease pressure on existing centres, and improve emergency and maternal healthcare services.
The Paramount Chief of the Ave Dakpa Traditional Area, Torgbui Nyamekor Glakpe V, also urged the government to prioritise the completion and operationalisation of the hospital, stressing the need for timely access to quality healthcare for the growing population.
In an interview with Adom News, Mr. Gunu assured stakeholders that their concerns had been noted and pledged to engage relevant authorities to fast-track the project. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the Volta Region.
Agenda 111 is a flagship government initiative aimed at expanding access to healthcare through the construction of district and regional hospitals nationwide.
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