The government has secured an alternative source of funding for the reconstruction of the La General Hospital project.
President Akufo-Addo announced this during his State the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
He said the hospital project, which has been the subject of eager anticipation and widespread public interest will undergo a remarkable transformation.
“Mr. Speaker, I am happy to announce that an alternative source of funding has also been secured for the reconstruction and completion of La Hospital Project, as a fully functional modern hospital, with the necessary equipment for diagnosis and treatment,” he revealed.
The president added that the contractor, in charge of the project, has been paid an advance mobilisation of 15%, representing some US$7.5 million.
Meanwhile, work on the hospital has commenced and is expected to be completed in 28 months.
The president said the development underlines the government’s unwavering commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and services across the nation.