The project, which is expected to be completed within two years, is aimed at strengthening the region's healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to comprehensive referral and specialist medical services. The new facility is expected to serve as a major referral centre for residents across the Savannah Region, reducing the need for patients requiring specialised medical attention to travel outside the region for treatment.

The hospital will comprise an Out-Patient Department (OPD), patient wards, laundry facilities, a recovery garden and accommodation facilities. It will also include streetlights, internal access roads and other supporting infrastructure to ensure a conducive environment for healthcare delivery. 

At a ceremony to formally hand over the project site to the contractor, the West Gonja Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Yakubu Yussif Castro, acting on behalf of the Savannah Regional Minister, handed over the site to FRIDOUG Limited, the construction firm responsible for executing the project.

Speaking at the ceremony, the MCE described the project as a demonstration of government's commitment to expanding health infrastructure and improving healthcare delivery across the country, particularly in underserved regions. He urged the contractor to ensure that the project was executed in accordance with the required quality standards and completed within the agreed two year period.

The Municipal Chief Executive further encouraged the construction firm to prioritise the employment of local residents, adhere strictly to health and safety regulations and maintain effective collaboration with the Municipal Assembly and other stakeholders throughout the implementation period.

He assured the contractor of the Assembly's readiness to provide the necessary support to facilitate the smooth execution of the project.

Mr Castro expressed optimism that the completion of the hospital would significantly improve healthcare delivery in West Gonja and the wider Savannah Region by providing residents with improved access to specialised medical services.

The Managing Director of FRIDOUG Limited, Mr Frimpong Douglas, expressed appreciation to the government and the Assembly for the confidence reposed in the company. He assured stakeholders that the company was committed to delivering quality work within the stipulated two-year timeframe.

Mr Douglas also pledged the company's commitment to observing all relevant health and safety protocols, engaging local labour and working closely with stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The commencement of construction marks an important milestone in efforts to address healthcare infrastructure gaps in the Savannah Region, where access to specialised and advanced medical services remains a key development priority.

When completed and fully operational, the 160-bed facility is expected to strengthen the region's referral system, improve access to specialist care and ease the pressure on existing health facilities. The project is therefore expected to contribute significantly to improving healthcare delivery and the general well-being of residents across the Savannah Region.