The Minister for Finance, Hon Ken Ofori-Atta has revealed that 87 out of the 111 sites earmarked for the Agenda 111 project work have commenced and are at various stages of construction.
This he said during the presentation of the 2022 Mid-Year Review in Parliament on July 25, 2022.
“With the majority of the contractors at various sites, we are well on course to bridge the health inequality gap and strengthen the health system nationwide,” Ofori-Atta stated.
He mentioned that the following health infrastructure projects are expected to be completed by the end of this year, 2022.
The construction of one district hospital and five Polyclinics in the Western Region (Akontombra, Nsuaem, Elubo, Wassa Dunkwa, Bogoso, and Mpohor); expansion and equipping of four selected facilities projects in Aburi (Kom), Tetteh Quashie, Kibi and Atibie); and equipping of Upper East (Bolgatanga) Regional Hospital, Phase II.
He further stated that timely intervention by the government to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic preserved the lives and livelihood of Ghanaians.
“The economic measures staved off a recession and have sustained the momentum of economic recovery (from 0.5 percent in 2020 to 5.4% in 2021).
“Last month I provided a comprehensive update on COVID-19 expenditures to this House. I welcomed your directive to the Committees of Finance and Health to further understand the expenditures incurred by MDAs under COVID,” he said
“To complement this accountability process, I have also requested the Auditor-General to audit the COVID-19 expenditures in line with its statutory obligations,” he added.
According to the Minister, the COVID -related expenditure saved lives and promoted inclusive growth, therefore “the impact of these interventions will certainly transcend the momentary challenges we face.”
