The World Bank has urged the Ghanaian government to urgently operationalize the 120-bed Weija Pediatric Hospital, warning that several critical activities remain incomplete even after the closure of the COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project. The call was made during a recent review meeting, according to a statement from the World Bank's country office.
The hospital, located in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, was built with funding from the World Bank under the COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project. The project officially closed on December 31, 2025, but the hospital has not yet been opened for patient care.
World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Pierre Laporte, emphasized that the facility is essential for improving pediatric healthcare in the region. 'The Weija Pediatric Hospital is a critical investment in Ghana's health infrastructure, and its operationalization is urgent to ensure children have access to quality care,' Laporte said in a statement.
The Ghana Health Service has acknowledged the delays, citing issues such as staffing, equipment installation, and utility connections. The Ministry of Health has assured the public that efforts are underway to resolve these challenges and open the hospital by the end of 2026.
The hospital is expected to serve as a referral center for pediatric cases in the Greater Accra Region and beyond, reducing the burden on the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and other facilities.
