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Health Ministry explains delay in opening Weija Paediatric Hospital
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The Ministry of Health says efforts are ongoing to operationalise the Weija Paediatric Hospital following concerns raised during a demonstration at the facility on Monday, May 5, 2026.
In a press release issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the ministry explained that the hospital project is being funded by the World Bank and began in 2023.
According to the statement, the project was expected to be completed in December 2025.
The ministry said the World Bank raised concerns in 2024 over alleged procurement irregularities linked to the project.
It explained that some medical equipment costs were allegedly inflated to nearly 11 times their actual prices.
As a result of the concerns, the statement said the World Bank declined to settle all outstanding payments related to the project.
The ministry noted that despite the challenges, it engaged relevant stakeholders and was ready to commission the hospital for public use.
However, it said the contractor later halted the process and insisted that all outstanding issues be resolved before access to the facility could be granted.
The Ministry of Health assured the public that it is actively engaging stakeholders to address the matter in the interest of Ghanaians.
It added that the hospital remains important to Ghana’s healthcare system, especially in providing specialised healthcare services for children.
The ministry further assured the public of its commitment to ensuring the full operationalisation of the Weija Paediatric Hospital.
It appealed to residents of Weija and the general public to remain patient while steps are being taken to complete the process and make the facility operational.
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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.
According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.
He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.
He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.
“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.
Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.
He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.
He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.
The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.
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