Health Ministry denies withholding funds for La General Hospital Project

The Ministry of Health has rejected assertions made by former Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, who claimed that the government has not fulfilled its payment obligations to the contractor involved in the La General Hospital project.

Dr. Okoe Boye alleged that the government has neglected the project, despite a budget allocation of ₵60 million.

In response to these allegations on Thursday, October 16, 2025, a spokesperson for the Ministry, Tony Goodman, asserted that the ministry is fully dedicated to the completion of the hospital.

“The case is that we are making ₵130 million — the Minister made a public statement on that. We have asked the contractor to return to the site. As to whether it is ₵30 million or ₵60 million, that is not for him to say,” Mr. Goodman stated.

He further criticised Dr. Okoe Boye for what he termed an attempt to deflect responsibility, contending that the former minister did not complete the project during his time in office.

“He failed the people and could not deliver what was expected. Now that the project is being handled by another person, he should allow the new minister to work,” he added.

The La General Hospital project, which has encountered numerous delays since its demolition in 2020, has been a significant source of public concern over the years, with both residents and health professionals consistently urging for its prompt completion.

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