{
  "id": 11641912,
  "title": "Weija Children’s Hospital now operational with 120-bed capacity – Health Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/weija-childrens-hospital-now-operational-with-120-bed-capacity-health",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-03T08:13:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/weija-childrens-hospital-now-operational-with-120-bed-capacity-health-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Weija Children’s Specialist Hospital has officially opened its doors, boasting a 120-bed capacity and offering outpatient and emergency services, according to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The facility is currently in the process of upgrading its operations to include inpatient services, transforming it into a specialist referral centre. During an inspection of the facility, the Minister expressed his satisfaction with the progress and the level of readiness demonstrated in providing enhanced healthcare services.\n\nUpon inspection, the Minister noted that nearly all essential equipment had been installed, facilitating the expansion of services at the hospital. To bolster the hospital’s workforce, the Minister directed the immediate deployment of 10 medical doctors and 30 nurses and midwives. This action aims to significantly strengthen the health workforce at the facility, which is being recognized as the first stand-alone children’s referral centre in the country.\n\nThe Minister emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of patient care and ensuring that patients are treated with dignity and respect. The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the hospital’s operations due to its significance for the nation, and the Minister is committed to ensuring the facility reaches full operational capacity. Mr. Akandoh acknowledged that outstanding issues between the government and the contractor are being resolved, with the primary focus being on the facility’s effective utilization for the benefit of Ghanaians.",
  "summary": "The Weija Children’s Specialist Hospital is now operational, with the 120-bed facility providing outpatient and emergency services, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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        "published": "2026-10-03T06:36:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Health Minister orders deployment of 40 additional health workers to Weija Children’s Specialist Hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/health-minister-orders-deployment-of-40-additional-health-workers-to",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:02:12.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}