Ghana: EOCO Confirms Handover of Weija Paediatric Hospital to Health Ministry
[Ghanaian Times] The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has announced that Awerco Construction Limited has officially handed over the Weija Paediatric Hospital to the Ministry of Health.
Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the official handover of the Weija Paediatric Hospital to the Ministry of Health, following a ceremony held on August 7, 2026. Awerco Construction Limited, the contractor, delivered the facility, which has a capacity of 130 beds, to the health ministry after completing the handover process facilitated by the EOCO.
The Ministry of Health will now oversee the commissioning and full operation of the hospital to provide specialized healthcare services for children and families in the Weija area and surrounding communities. EOCO stated that the handover is an important step toward improving access to paediatric healthcare services and ensuring the delivery of public infrastructure projects to the people of Ghana.
Meanwhile, investigations into alleged procurement breaches, financial impropriety, and other matters connected to the project remain ongoing, with the EOCO reaffirming its commitment to protecting public resources and promoting accountability.
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