Weeds Take Over Abandoned Agenda 111 Hospital Sites in Oti Region

Several hospital sites under Ghana’s ambitious Agenda 111 project in the Oti Region have been left in disrepair, with weeds and overgrown vegetation overtaking the once-active construction zones.

A visit to project sites in Jasikan, Kadjebi, Krachi Nchumuru, and Nkwanta North revealed halted work and deserted grounds. Construction equipment now lies idle and rusting as nature reclaims the abandoned areas.

The Agenda 111 initiative, launched by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, sought to provide 111 hospitals across districts without adequate healthcare facilities. It was hailed as one of the largest healthcare infrastructure projects in Ghana’s history, designed to expand access to quality medical services nationwide.

However, in the Oti Region, progress has stalled, leaving communities disappointed and disillusioned. Many residents lament that their expectations for improved healthcare access have been replaced by frustration and uncertainty.

“We were hopeful when the government announced this project, but now our hopes are dashed as the sites deteriorate,” one resident said. “We still travel long distances to get medical care.”

The reasons behind the delays remain unclear. Neither regional authorities nor project stakeholders have issued an official statement, though local speculation points to funding gaps and logistical setbacks.

Residents are calling on the government to urgently revisit the stalled projects and restore progress before the effort’s promise is lost entirely.

Without renewed attention, the Agenda 111 vision of modern, accessible healthcare facilities in the Oti Region may remain unrealized, buried under thick weeds and neglect.