The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has said that the Weija Children’s Hospital will soon be opened for public use following a successful agreement brokered between the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited regarding the immediate handover of the facility.
This is contained in a press release issued by the Public Affairs and Education Unit of EOCO on July 16.
“Following a series of engagements facilitated by EOCO, the parties have agreed to proceed with the handover of the hospital to the Ministry of Health to enable the commencement of healthcare services for the benefit of the Ghanaian public.
The agreement has been reached notwithstanding the existence of outstanding issues relating to the project. including claims by the contractor concerning unpaid sums and concerns raised by the project’s financier regarding procurement processes and related matters,” portions of the statement read.
It added that, “In the interest of the public and to ensure that the completed facility begins serving its intended purpose, the parties have agreed that the hospital he handed over and operationalised without further delay. EOCO is pleased that this understanding will pave the way for the commissioning and opening of the hospital. allowing children and families to access much-needed specialised healthcare services.”
EOCO assured the public that its investigations into allegations of procurement breaches, financial impropriety and other related matters concerning the project remain ongoing.
“The agreement to hand over and operationalise the hospital does not in any way affect or prejudice the investigations currently being conducted by EOCO.
EOCO commends the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited for placing the national interest first and for their cooperation in reaching this important resolution,” the statement further noted.
