The Ministry of Health (MoH) has expressed concern over a demonstration that occurred at the Weija Paediatric Hospital on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

The ministry clarified that the hospital is a World Bank-funded project, which commenced in 2023 and was expected to be completed by December 2025.

However, it revealed that in 2024, the World Bank raised concerns about misprocurement, including inflated costs of medical equipment, up to about 11 times the actual price.

As a result, the World Bank declined to settle all outstanding payments.

According to the Ministry, recognising the importance of the project, the Ministry of Health engaged relevant stakeholders and was prepared to commission the facility for use.

The contractor subsequently halted this process, insisting that all outstanding issues be fully resolved before granting access to the hospital.

The Ministry assured the people of Ghana that it is actively engaging all stakeholders to resolve the matter in the best interest of the public.

The Ministry acknowledged the critical importance of the hospital within Ghana's healthcare delivery system, particularly in providing specialised care for children.

"We wish to assure the general public that the Ministry of Health is committed to working assiduously to ensure the full operationalisation of the Paediatric Hospital," it stated.

The Ministry appealed to the people of Weija in particular, and the general public at large, to exercise patience while steps are taken to operationalise the hospital.