Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced an allocation of GH¢1 billion in the 2027 Budget to support the completion of 35 district hospitals under the Agenda 111 project.
Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, dubbed The New Economy, to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, Dr Forson said the funding forms part of the government's efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to medical services across the country.
He explained that the allocation would support work on 35 facilities selected for priority completion, particularly in districts with inadequate hospital infrastructure.
The Finance Minister also announced GH¢70 million to support psychiatric hospitals, GH¢60 million for the completion of the La General Hospital and GH¢11 million for the e-Health Project to promote the use of digital systems in healthcare delivery.
The Agenda 111 project was introduced in 2020 by the then Akufo-Addo administration to address gaps in the country's healthcare infrastructure. It originally covered 101 district hospitals, seven regional hospitals and two psychiatric hospitals, alongside the redevelopment of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital.
However, the project has faced delays, leaving several facilities incomplete years after construction began.
In July 2026, the government announced plans to prioritise 35 of the district hospitals for completion, based on their level of progress, healthcare needs in beneficiary communities and regional distribution.
The GH¢1 billion allocation in the 2027 Budget is expected to support the phased completion of the selected facilities as part of efforts to expand healthcare access across the country.
