Gov’t to Begin Construction of Three New Regional Hospitals in 2026- Ato Forson Announces

Ghana is set for a sweeping transformation of its public healthcare system as the government prepares to begin the construction of three new regional hospitals in 2026, marking the first phase of a historic plan to build six modern regional hospitals for the six newly created regions.

Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on the floor of Parliament, Finance Minister Hon. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson described the initiative as a decisive national step to “reset, modernise and expand” Ghana’s health infrastructure.

“Mr Speaker, no country can build lasting prosperity without a healthy population,” Dr Forson told Parliament. “The 2026 Budget marks a decisive step in our national journey to reset, modernise, and expand Ghana’s health infrastructure.”

The government will commence the construction of three regional hospitals in 2026, followed by the next three in subsequent phases. This represents one of the largest single-year public health infrastructure rollouts in the country’s history.

In addition, two new district hospitals will be constructed at Bole and Shaba, further expanding access to primary healthcare services in underserved communities.

The government is also setting out to finish what had long been promised:

• 10 Agenda 111 hospitals will be completed in 2026.
• Multiple abandoned hospital projects will be revived, including:
  • La General Hospital
  • Effia Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi-Takoradi
  • Komfo Anokye Maternity Block
  • Ashanti Regional Hospital at Sewua

“These projects symbolise our commitment to restoring trust and confidence in public healthcare delivery,” Dr Forson affirmed.

The government will also create seven hospitals dedicated to maternal and child health services, addressing high maternal and neonatal mortality rates and expanding specialised paediatric care nationwide.

At the heart of the health transformation is the Ghana Medical Trust Fund—popularly known as Mahama Cares. The fund is designed to provide sustainable, long-term financing for the treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and kidney disease.

Too many Ghanaians, Dr Forson noted, are forced into impossible choices:

“Mr Speaker, too many Ghanaians battling chronic diseases are forced to choose between life and livelihood.”

In 2026, Mahama Cares will roll out a comprehensive NCD Financing Policy that will:

• Define eligible medical conditions
• Establish approved services and treatment lists
• Set tariffs and essential medicines
• Ensure uninterrupted care without crippling out-of-pocket expenses

The government will construct modern diagnostic and treatment centres in all major hospitals through public-private partnerships. These centres will support the detection and treatment of chronic diseases covered under Mahama Cares.

The central goal of the 2026 health agenda, according to the Finance Minister, is clear:

• Universal health coverage
• Improved access across all regions
• Reduced healthcare inequality

“This is about building a health system that provides care for every Ghanaian, regardless of income or location,” Dr Forson emphasised.

The construction of the first three regional hospitals, completion of Agenda 111 facilities, revival of stalled hospital projects, expansion of maternal health centres, and the rollout of the Mahama Cares NCD policy together form one of the most comprehensive health investment programmes in Ghana’s history.

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