Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that none of the three Agenda III hospital projects inaugurated by former President Nana Akufo-Addo before leaving office were fully completed or operational.

President Akufo-Addo had inaugurated the projects on December 5, 2025, located at Trede in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality, Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains District—both in the Ashanti Region—and Bokro in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region.

During an inspection of the Trede facility today, Mr Akandoh stated that while civil works on the hospital were about 95% complete, crucial aspects such as medical equipment delivery, installation, and operationalization remained outstanding.

Additionally, he noted that there was no action plan to recruit healthcare workers for the facility.

“The hospitals may look physically complete, but without equipment, staff, and an operational framework, they cannot serve the public,” he emphasized.

The Minister further disclosed that the outstanding debt on the Trede project alone amounted to over $8 million (GH¢10 billion), raising concerns about the financial burden on the state.

Mr. Akandoh urged contractors to ensure that the hospital equipment already delivered to the facilities was properly protected from dust and damage until the hospitals were fully operationalized.

He also highlighted the poor road network leading to the Trede facility, calling for urgent rehabilitation to ensure smooth access for patients and medical personnel.

The Health Minister assured Ghanaians that the government would take the necessary steps to fully complete and operationalize the hospitals to improve healthcare delivery in the affected regions.