Otumfuo demands year-end completion for stalled KNUST hospital
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II demanded that the government ensure the first phase of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Teaching Hospital is commissioned before the end of 2026. Speaking in Kumasi during the 59th Special Congregation, the King expressed appreciation for Parliament's recent approval of the budgetary allocation required to revive the project. The Asantehene stated, "While we are grateful for the progress made thus far, we respectfully appeal that the timeline for the completion of the university hospital be adhered to as originally scheduled. The timely delivery of this important facility will ensure it begins serving its intended purpose."
The Asantehene, in his capacity as the Chancellor of the University, framed the hospital as a "significant national investment" that bridges the gap between high-level academic research and the practical healthcare needs of the Ashanti Region and the nation. The facility is expected to alleviate the pressure on the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and serve as a premier training ground for the university's medical students. The hospital is slated to serve thousands of residents in the surrounding communities who currently lack proximity to specialised tertiary healthcare.
Otumfuo made it clear that he expects the project to transition from a construction site to a functional medical centre by the close of the calendar year. The Chancellor added, "I will be waiting on the president to commission the first phase of the project by the close of the year."
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the government to complete the KNUST Teaching Hospital. The Asantehene's appeal underscores the critical need for enhanced healthcare infrastructure - but what's the hold-up?
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