Weija-Gbawe MP calls for commissioning of Weija paediatric hospital
Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, urged the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to expedite the commissioning of the Weija Paediatric Hospital so that it can commence full operations on Saturday, 28 March. According to Shaib, "Hon Minister of Health and all those who matter with Healthcare responsibilities, take note that the Weija Gbawe Children's Hospital, an important facility that was initiated by the Akufo-Addo government and was virtually completed before his exit, which is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility and is ready to serve."
The Weija Paediatric Hospital is located in the Greater Accra Region and is designed to be the largest children's hospital in Ghana, with 120 beds. The hospital is funded by the World Bank and includes neonatal and paediatric intensive care units, a 100-bed ward, a mother's hostel, and emergency care services. The hospital was constructed by Awerco Construction Ltd as a project under the Ministry of Health.
Once operational, the facility is expected to serve as a major referral centre for paediatric care in the region.
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Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Weija-Gbawe MP, has called on the Minister of Health to commission the Weija Paediatric Hospital. The legislator expressed concern over delays in opening the advanced facility - fitted with modern units and a 120-bed capacity.
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