The Oti, Savannah and Western North Regions are set to benefit from the construction of new 160-bed Regional Referral Hospitals as part of government’s efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised medical services.
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut sod in the coming weeks for the construction of the three hospitals, which will serve as major referral facilities for patients within the respective regions. Editorial Ethics & Independence
Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, highlighting the government’s plans to strengthen healthcare delivery through investment in modern medical infrastructure.
According to the minister, the projects form part of the government’s broader programme to improve healthcare infrastructure across the country and ensure that people outside Ghana’s major urban centres have improved access to specialised treatment.
The planned facilities in Oti, Savannah and Western North will each have a 160-bed capacity, providing additional space for patients who require medical attention beyond what district and other lower-level health facilities can offer.
Regional referral hospitals play an important role in healthcare delivery by providing services that may not be available at smaller facilities. They can receive referrals from hospitals and health centres within their catchment areas, allowing patients to access specialist consultations, diagnostic services, surgery and other forms of advanced medical care closer to home.
For residents of the three regions, the proposed projects could help address some of the challenges associated with travelling long distances to access specialised healthcare. Corrections Policy
The Oti Region, in particular, has faced the need for stronger healthcare infrastructure since its creation as a separate administrative region. The establishment of a dedicated regional referral facility is expected to provide a higher level of care for residents while supporting the work of existing health facilities across the region.
Similarly, a modern regional referral hospital in the Savannah Region could strengthen the region’s capacity to manage cases that currently require referrals outside the area. The facility would also potentially support healthcare workers by providing a larger institutional setting for specialised services.
In the Western North Region, the proposed hospital is expected to add capacity to the region’s healthcare system and improve the referral pathway for patients requiring more advanced treatment.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu also shared a proposed design for the Regional Referral Hospital planned for the Oti Region. The design provides an early indication of the scale and infrastructure envisioned under the project, although further details on the construction timeline, financing arrangements and specific medical services to be provided have yet to be fully outlined.
The proposed hospitals come as part of the Mahama administration’s wider focus on healthcare infrastructure and improving access to quality medical services. Beyond the construction of new facilities, the effectiveness of such investments will also depend on the availability of medical professionals, equipment, medicines, maintenance systems and sustainable funding once the hospitals become operational.
For communities in Oti, Savannah and Western North, the announcement represents a significant development in the expansion of healthcare facilities within the regions. A functional regional referral system can reduce pressure on major hospitals in other parts of the country while allowing patients to receive more specialised care closer to their communities. Editorial Standards
President Mahama’s expected sod-cutting ceremonies in the coming weeks will mark the formal commencement of the projects if the planned schedule proceeds as announced.
The government is yet to provide detailed timelines for completion and commissioning of the three facilities. Further information on the contractors, project costs, construction schedules and the range of specialist services to be offered is expected as the projects progress.
The development nevertheless signals a renewed push to expand Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure, with the three proposed 160-bed hospitals expected to become important referral centres for residents across Oti, Savannah and Western North.