President John Dramani Mahama has given assurances to ensure the timely completion and operationalization of the Sewua Hospital in the Ashanti region.
Addressing Critical Challenges
Addressing dignitaries and attendees at the first Akwasidae celebration of the year, held at the Manhyia Palace on Sunday, January 19, President Mahama outlined his government’s plans to address the critical challenges facing the 250-bed hospital.
The Importance of Sewua Hospital
The Sewua Hospital is crucial in reducing the overwhelming patient load at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), one of the largest and busiest healthcare facilities in the Ashanti region.
KATH serves not only the Ashanti Region but also surrounding areas and is currently stretched beyond its capacity, necessitating urgent renovations.
Renovations and Transfer of Patients
The completion of the Sewua Hospital will enable the transfer of patients from KATH, creating an opportunity to undertake much-needed infrastructure renovations at the teaching hospital without disrupting its operations.
Current State of the Hospital
“The Sewua Hospital is not operational because there is no electricity, there is no water, and the road to the hospital has not been constructed,” President Mahama explained. “I wish to assure you that we will tackle it immediately and make sure that we can open the doors of that hospital so that it will ease the pressure on Komfo Anokye.”
Controversy Surrounding the Hospital
The Sewua Hospital has been at the center of political and contractual controversies.
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the facility before leaving office, a move that was criticized by the project’s contractor, Euroget De-Invest S.A..
The contractor argued that the hospital was not ready for commissioning, as key components of the project remained incomplete.
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