The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed government’s intention to enter into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to secure funding for the completion of all Agenda 111 projects across the country.
The Minister made the announcement during a courtesy call on the Provost and Faculty of the College of Health Sciences at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on February 20.
According to the Minister, the Finance Minister has been duly informed of the arrangement, noting that bringing the private sector on board remains the most viable option to mobilize the needed resources to complete the hospital projects.
He stressed that government is committed to expanding healthcare infrastructure to improve access and quality of care nationwide.
‘‘There is going to be a private-public partnership which will enable government to complete the facilities. It’s an innovative way which the Finance Minister has already been informed,’’ he said.
The Agenda 111 initiative, started by the previous government, seeks to construct hospitals in underserved districts but has faced delays due to funding constraints. The proposed partnership is expected to accelerate work and ensure timely completion of the facilities.
By Sarah Apenkroh
