The prolonged delay in operationalising the Weija-Gbawe Children’s Specialist Hospital has become a growing concern among residents, particularly mothers, in the municipality.
Residents are mounting pressure on the government to commission the 120-bed facility, which is envisioned as one of Ghana’s largest dedicated hospitals for children.
Completed under the previous administration two years ago, the facility remains unused despite being fully constructed and furnished.
Once operational, the hospital is expected to serve as a major referral centre for paediatric care, easing congestion at existing health facilities and improving outcomes for critically ill children in Weija-Gbawe and surrounding communities.
The project, funded by the World Bank and developed under the Ministry of Health, was designed to expand access to specialised paediatric healthcare within the municipality and beyond.
Constructed by Awerco Construction Ltd, the facility includes a neonatal intensive care unit, paediatric intensive care unit, a 120-bed ward, emergency services, and a mother’s hostel to support caregivers.
On Tuesday, May 4, 2026, frustrated residents gathered at the hospital premises to protest the delay, calling on authorities to immediately commission the facility for public use.
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