{
  "id": 15754161,
  "title": "Goaso residents shocked as Mahama says he is unaware of abandoned infectious disease centre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/goaso-residents-shocked-as-mahama-says-he-is-unaware-of-abandoned",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T14:04:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/goaso-residents-shocked-as-mahama-says-he-is-unaware-of-abandoned-infectious-disease-centre/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents of Goaso in Ghana's Ahafo Region found themselves in disbelief after President John Dramani Mahama claimed he was unaware of an abandoned infectious disease centre located at the Goaso Municipal Hospital. During a question-and-answer session as part of his regional accountability tour, the President's statement sparked outrage among the locals who are deeply concerned about the status of the unfinished facility. The 100-bed-capacity centre, which began construction in 2021 under the previous ruling party's government, was expected to provide vital healthcare services to the area. Despite being around 95% complete, the project has remained abandoned, leaving residents frustrated and demanding immediate action from the government. They are urging the authorities to assign a contractor to finish the remaining works and to commission the facility for use, as it could significantly improve healthcare services in Goaso and the surrounding communities, particularly in the management and treatment of infectious diseases. The residents questioned why a project they consider crucial to public health remains unfinished when only a small portion of the work is left to be done. They emphasized that the government must disclose accurate and comprehensive information about the region's developments and challenges to avoid raising doubts about the communication between local authorities and the Presidency. The residents stressed the importance of the facility and called for its completion to ensure that the already invested resources are not wasted. The government has yet to provide a timeline for the project's completion or clarify its current status.",
  "summary": "Residents of Goaso in the Ahafo Region have expressed shock after President John Dramani Mahama reportedly said he was unaware of an abandoned infectious disease centre at the Goaso Municipal Hospital. The President made the remark during a question-and-answer session at his regional accountability tour in Goaso, where residents say the status of the uncompleted […]",
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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."
}