The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has urged the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to expedite the commissioning of the Weija Paediatric Hospital so that it can commence full operations.

Addressing a press conference at the facility on Saturday, 28 March, the legislator raised concerns over the prolonged delay in bringing the hospital into use, noting that the project is already at an advanced stage of completion.

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

“I had a call from the Director of Infrastructure of the Ministry of Health that this hospital was to be commissioned around the 17th of March; today, this hospital is still sitting down. When children have special attention for health, they need to be rushed to the Princess Marie Louise hospital, so the Minister of Health, we expect that the necessary steps will be taken to ensure that the commissioning of this special facility is done within the shortest possible time for the good people of Weija Gbawe to benefit,” he said.

The Weija Paediatric Hospital, situated in the Greater Accra Region, is a 120-bed specialised health facility designed to become the largest children’s hospital in Ghana. Funded by the World Bank, the facility is fitted with advanced medical units, including neonatal and paediatric intensive care units, alongside a 100-bed ward, a mother’s hostel, and emergency care 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.

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