Grace Ayensu-Danquah negotiates funding for stalled Abetifi Hospital

The Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has revealed that the ministry is in active negotiations with the Ministry of Finance to secure the necessary funding to complete abandoned health infrastructure projects across the country. Speaking during a Public Accounts Committee hearing on October 8, 2026, the Deputy Minister identified the long-delayed Abetifi Government Hospital as a primary focus for these renewed efforts. The move signals a strategic pivot by the Ministry of Health to resolve long-standing bottlenecks that have left several critical healthcare facilities in a state of neglect.

The Abetifi Hospital is one of seven major health initiatives that have been stalled for years, primarily due to insufficient financial resources. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah emphasized that the current administration is prioritizing the completion of these existing structures over the commencement of new projects. This approach aims to maximize previous investments and ensure that communities finally benefit from the infrastructure promised to them. To expedite the process, the ministry is also exploring potential partnerships with private health sector operators who could provide the technical or financial support needed to bring these facilities into operation.

Beyond the completion of stalled projects, the ministry is preparing to conduct a comprehensive nationwide assessment of all existing hospital facilities. This evaluation will identify which hospitals require urgent repairs, expansions, or total reconstructions to better serve their respective populations. By addressing the healthcare infrastructure deficit through both the completion of abandoned sites and the modernization of current ones, the government hopes to strengthen the national health system and improve service delivery in underserved regions.