The Minister for Defense, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing the long-delayed Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region.
According to him, the project, which has faced multiple setbacks over the past six years, will be completed and operational by September 2025.
Following an official visit to the hospital site in Kumasi last Friday, Dr. Omane Boamah reiterated the administration’s determination to fast-track the necessary processes to ensure its completion.
He also paid a courtesy call on Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, where he assured the traditional leader of the government’s unwavering dedication to seeing the project through.
As part of efforts to resolve the challenges impeding progress, Dr. Omane Boamah held a follow-up meeting this week with representatives of Messrs Euroget De-Invest, the company responsible for executing the Turnkey Hospital construction project.
“The essence of the meeting was to iron out the bottlenecks that have combined to delay the hospital project for over six years.”
“President Mahama envisaged the Military Hospital to have been completed latest by 2018, but the NPP administration could not deliver the project for Ghanaians and the people of the Ashanti region as envisaged.”
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah
However, prolonged delays under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration left the project in limbo, preventing its timely completion.
As a result, residents of the Ashanti Region and the broader Ghanaian population have been denied access to the essential healthcare services the facility was designed to provide.
The stalled project has not only hindered military personnel from accessing specialized medical care but has also limited the region’s capacity to handle emergency and advanced medical cases.
Dr. Omane Boamah stressed that President Mahama’s government is determined to correct this lapse and ensure the project reaches completion as soon as possible.
Scrutiny of Financial and Legal Matters
To expedite the hospital’s completion, the Ministry of Defense has instructed Euroget to formally submit all outstanding financial, legal, and technical concerns by the end of the next working day.
Dr. Omane Boamah emphasized that this step is crucial in providing the government with a comprehensive understanding of any lingering issues that may have contributed to the prolonged delays.
By thoroughly reviewing and scrutinizing these matters, the government aims to address any disputes, ensure transparency, and make fiscally responsible decisions that align with Ghana’s best interests.
This approach, he noted, is essential to preventing further setbacks and ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently to bring the project to fruition.
“In resetting Ghana for the good people of Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama’s government will also ensure the public purse is protected. The Military Hospital project will be completed and operationalized.”
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah
The successful completion of the Afari Military Hospital is expected to greatly enhance healthcare delivery, providing advanced medical services not only to military personnel but also to civilians across the Ashanti Region and the country at large.
Once operational, the facility will help alleviate pressure on existing hospitals, improve emergency response capabilities, and ensure that both military and civilian populations have access to high-quality healthcare.
With the government’s renewed commitment to the project, key stakeholders—including healthcare professionals, community leaders, and local residents—are increasingly hopeful that the long-overdue Afari Military Hospital will soon be completed.
Many view the facility as a crucial addition to Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure, capable of addressing critical medical needs, reducing the burden on existing hospitals, and improving healthcare accessibility in the Ashanti Region and beyond.
The hospital’s completion is expected to enhance emergency response systems, provide specialized care, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the country’s health sector.
As work progresses, anticipation continues to grow that the facility will finally fulfill its intended purpose of delivering high-quality medical services to both military personnel and civilians.
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