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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 26401, member: 2262"] President Mahama addressed Parliament on Thursday regarding the Agenda 111 hospital project's lack of progress. The previous administration failed to establish dedicated funding for these healthcare facilities, resulting in zero operational hospitals across Ghana. The President described the initiative as a hasty response to public concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic when citizens began recognizing previous NDC administration healthcare investments. The government has already spent $400 million on the abandoned project. Based on the estimated cost of $18 million per hospital, this funding should have completed at least 22 functional healthcare facilities by today. The President has instructed the Health Minister to develop a strategic plan for moving forward with these incomplete structures. Completing all the planned hospitals requires approximately GHS 22 billion. The administration remains receptive to franchising arrangements and public-private partnerships to finish construction and bring these medical facilities into service. Ghana's healthcare system faces substantial challenges beyond the stalled hospital projects. The Ministry of Health currently struggles with nearly GHS 15 billion in outstanding financial obligations, including co-financing requirements, judgment debts, and unpaid medical supplies waiting at ports. Medical equipment across existing facilities has significantly deteriorated since the last major replacement program occurred in 2014 during President Mahama's previous term. Many essential machines have completely failed, further compromising healthcare delivery throughout the country. President Mahama emphasized his administration's commitment to rebuilding Ghana's healthcare infrastructure. His priorities include completing unfinished hospital projects and establishing sustainable systems for maintaining medical facilities and equipment throughout the country. [/QUOTE]

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