The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has appealed to the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and other relevant stakeholders to take immediate steps to commission the Weija Children’s Hospital.

According to the lawmaker, commissioning the facility will enable its operationalisation and allow it to serve the general public.

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Speaking at a press conference held at the facility on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and reported by citinewsroom.com, the MP expressed concern over delays in making the hospital operational despite its near completion.

“Hon. Minister of Health and all those with healthcare responsibilities, take note that the Weija-Gbawe Children’s Hospital, an important facility initiated by the Akufo-Addo government and virtually completed before his exit, is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility ready to serve.

“I had a call from the Director of Infrastructure at the Ministry of Health that this hospital was to be commissioned around March 17; today, the hospital is still not operational.

“When children require specialised care, they have to be rushed to the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital. We expect the Minister of Health to take the necessary steps to ensure the commissioning of this facility within the shortest possible time, for the benefit of the people of Weija-Gbawe,” he said.

The Weija Paediatric Hospital, located in the Greater Accra Region, is a 120-bed specialised facility designed to be the largest children’s hospital in Ghana.

The project, funded by the World Bank, is equipped with neonatal and paediatric intensive care units, a 100-bed ward, a mother’s hostel, and emergency services.

The hospital, a project under the Ministry of Health, was constructed by Awerco Construction Ltd as part of efforts to improve access to quality paediatric healthcare in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality and surrounding areas.

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Once operational, the facility is expected to serve as a major referral centre for paediatric care in the region, easing pressure on existing hospitals and improving outcomes for children requiring specialised medical attention.

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