Inside the Weija Children’s Hospital, that is unused since its completion in 2024

Health Ministry explains delay in opening Weija Paediatric Hospital

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…

Inside the Weija Children’s Hospital, that is unused since its completion in 2024

Residents of Weija-Gbawe, especially mothers, are unhappy about the unused Children's Specialist Hospital, a 120-bed facility awaiting commissioning since 2024.

Procurement irregularities delay opening of Weija Paediatric Hospital – Health Ministry

By Amoako Kwame The Ministry of Health has attributed the delay in making the Weija Paediatric Hospital operational to procurement irregularities and unresolved contractual issues, following protests by residents calling for the facility to be opened. The fully equipped 120-bed hospital, completed in early 2025, is intended to serve as a key referral centre for paediatric care, helping to reduce congestion at existing health facilities and impro…

Delay in operationalising Weija Paediatric Hospital due to misprocurement — Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health has revealed that the Weija Paediatric Hospital has not been commissioned due to unresolved payment issues linked to procurement concerns raised by the World Bank .

Health Ministry moves to resolve delays at Weija Paediatric Hospital after protest

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Residents storm streets over idle 120-bed children's hospital in Weija-Gbawe

Weija-Gbawe residents have demonstrated over the two-year closure of a fully furnished 120-bed children's specialist hospital, with families recounting lost lives and long journeys to distant facilities while the equipped facility sits empty.