Payment Process Being Expedited, Please Stay On Site- Heath Minister to LA Hospital Contractors

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Minta Akandoh, has urged contractors of the La General Hospital project to remain at post as the requisite steps are being taken to make payments.

During an inspection of the project on October 9, 2025, he said a budgetary allocation of GH₵130 million had been made.

According to him, the Finance Minister is fast-tracking the needed payment process for the amount to hit their account.

This is to ensure work continues without interruption, he said, underscoring the government’s dedication to finishing the project to ease the strain on Ridge and other health facilities in the area.

“This project is very dear to our hearts. We have made the necessary allocations, and I have personally followed up with the Ministry of Finance to ensure the payment process is fast-tracked. Please remain on site and continue your work; the government will do its part,” Hon. Akandoh said.

He encouraged the contractors to communicate any challenges promptly so they could be addressed, emphasising that the Ministry would continue to monitor progress closely to ensure timely completion.

During an inspection visit to the project site in La, the Minister received a comprehensive briefing from the contractors on the progress of work and the challenges they face.

The 170-bed La General Hospital redevelopment project, once completed, is expected to significantly enhance access to quality healthcare for residents in La and its surrounding communities, reducing congestion at major referral facilities in Accra.

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