The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the Czech Republic, has officially commissioned the Kpone Municipal Hospital in the Greater Accra Region, a significant milestone in enhancing Ghanaians’ access to quality healthcare.
The facility, built by VAMED Health Projects CZ s.r.o., has modern medical amenities, including an outpatient department, surgical suite, delivery unit, neonatal intensive care unit, laboratory, pharmacy, and a 40-bed inpatient ward.
It also features a services block, staff offices, and accommodation with a one-year post-completion warranty and maintenance plan.
This initiative was made possible through funding of seventy-one and a half million euros, secured from Erste Group Bank AG and Česká Spořitelna a.s., with an export credit guarantee of eight point six million euros from EGAP, the Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation of the Czech Republic.
Speaking at the event, the Health Minister, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said the commissioning also marks progress in a broader project that spans several regions, including Eastern, Ashanti, and Ahafo, with hospitals set to benefit communities such as Jumapo, Nkwatia, Suame, and Mim.
According to him, the hospital will not only improve access to quality health care but also provide employment and economic opportunities for the local population, contributing to health-led development.
He emphasised that the hospital is part of a long-term vision to expand access to health care through strategic investments and the introduction of initiatives like free primary healthcare.
“These efforts are aimed at reducing health inequities and improving overall health outcomes, as evidenced by the decline in maternal and under-five mortality rates in recent years.” He stated.
Hon. Akandoh also iterated the government’s pledge to complete and operationalise all hospital projects nationwide, ensuring that healthcare facilities are fully functional and accessible to all Ghanaians.
His Excellency Petr Pavel, the President of the Czech Republic, expressed his country’s deep pride in its collaboration with Ghana during a recent address.
He emphasised that the Kpone Municipal Hospital represents not only a significant advancement in infrastructure but also reflects the strengthening relationship between the Czech Republic and Ghana.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
