The Weija Children’s Hospital is set to be opened to the public following an agreement brokered by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) between the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited over the handover of the facility.
In a press statement dated July 16, 2026, EOCO said the agreement would allow the Ministry of Health to take over the hospital and begin healthcare services for the benefit of the Ghanaian public, following a series of engagements it facilitated between the two parties.
According to the statement, the deal was reached despite outstanding issues surrounding the project, including claims by the contractor over unpaid sums and concerns raised by the project’s financier about procurement processes and related matters.
The parties agreed that the completed facility should be handed over and made operational without further delay, in the interest of the public.
EOCO said it was pleased the understanding would pave the way for the commissioning and opening of the hospital, giving children and families access to specialised healthcare services they have long awaited.
However, the anti-graft office was emphatic that its investigations into allegations of procurement breaches, financial impropriety and other related matters concerning the project remain ongoing. It stressed that the handover and operationalisation of the hospital does not affect or prejudice those investigations.
EOCO commended the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited for placing national interest first and for cooperating to reach the resolution, adding that it remains committed to safeguarding public resources, promoting accountability, and ensuring public infrastructure projects deliver their intended benefits to Ghanaians.
Source: Citinewsroom
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