The Weija Children’s Hospital is set to open to the public following an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited for the immediate handover of the completed facility.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which facilitated engagements between the two parties, said the agreement would allow the hospital to be operationalised and provide specialised healthcare services to children and families.
According to EOCO, the agreement was reached despite outstanding issues surrounding the project, including claims by the contractor over unpaid sums and concerns raised by the project’s financier regarding procurement processes and related matters.
The Office said both parties agreed that the facility should be handed over and put to use without further delay in the interest of the public.
“Following a series of engagements facilitated by EOCO, the parties have agreed to proceed with the handover of the hospital to the Ministry of Health to enable the commencement of healthcare services for the benefit of the Ghanaian public,” EOCO said in a statement issued on July 16, 2026.
EOCO noted that the decision would pave the way for the commissioning and opening of the hospital, giving children and families access to specialised medical care.
Ongoing investigations
The anti-corruption agency, however, stressed that its investigations into allegations of procurement breaches, financial impropriety and other related matters concerning the project remain ongoing.
EOCO clarified that the agreement to hand over and operationalise the facility would not affect or prejudice investigations currently being conducted into the project.
“The agreement to hand over and operationalise the hospital does not in any way affect or prejudice the investigations currently being conducted by EOCO,” the statement added.
The Office commended the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited for their cooperation and commitment to resolving the matter in the national interest.
EOCO reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public resources, promoting accountability and ensuring that public infrastructure projects deliver their intended benefits to Ghanaians.
