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Sewua Regional Hospital

Also known as: Sewua Government Hospital · Ashanti Regional Hospital at Sewua

Sewua Regional Hospital — 50-bed facility in Bosomtwe District, Ashanti Region, non-operational since 2025 commissioning due to incomplete utilities, roads, and financial disputes.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    He said the Asantehene had previously emphasised the need to complete roads around the Sewua area to support the operationalisation of the Sewua Hospital, which is expected to serve as a regional hospital for the region.

    Clearing of Accra-Kumasi expressway nears completion
  3. Joy Online

    He said the Asantehene had previously stressed the need to complete roads around the area to facilitate the operationalisation of the Sewua Hospital, which is expected to serve as a regional hospital for Kumasi.

    Less than 20km of clearing left to connect Accra-Kumasi Expressway to Kumasi – Agbodza
  4. Joy Online

    He said the Asantehene had previously pushed for the completion of roads in the area to help bring the Sewua Hospital, expected to serve as a regional hospital for Kumasi, into operation.

    Accra-Kumasi Expressway almost complete – Roads Minister
  5. The Chronicle

    Amoakohene disclosed that the government was committed to completing uncompleted health infrastructure, including Agenda 111 projects adding that work was ongoing on the Twedie and Sewua Regional Hospital projects, as well as the Afari Military Hospital project.

    Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Hold 2026 Annual General and Scientific Meeting in Kumasi
  6. July 2026
  7. The Chronicle

    Amoakohene said Bosomtwe is benefiting from the rehabilitation of the Sewua, Feyiase and Prabon roads, while construction of the Sewua Regional Hospital is ongoing.

    Regional Minister showcases major infrastructural development across Ashanti region
  8. Joy Online

    He also cited ongoing projects such as the La General Hospital, Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Maternity Block, and the Ashanti Regional Hospital at Sewua, as well as plans to upgrade seven hospitals to strengthen maternal and child healthcare

    Mid-Year Budget Review: Abuakwa South MP challenges gov’t’s silence on major hospital projects
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Mr Bomfeh also referenced the Sewua Regional Hospital project, which he said is reportedly around 90 per cent complete.

    Kwabena Bomfeh urges gov’t to intensify reshuffles and complete stalled health projects
  11. Joy Online

    Titus Beyuo, has outlined the key challenges delaying the operationalisation of the Sewua Hospital, while expressing optimism that the facility will be opened once the outstanding issues are resolved.

    Sewua Hospital delays linked to utility, access and financial challenges – Prof. Beyuo
  12. Joy Online

    Titus Beyuo, has expressed confidence that the long-awaited Sewua Hospital in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region will begin operations before the end of 2026 as the government intensifies efforts to address challenges delaying its opening.

    Sewua Hospital could become operational before year-end, says Prof. Titus Beyuo
  13. Joy Online

    Responding to claims that resources should have been used to complete projects such as the Afari Military Hospital and Sewua Regional Hospital instead of launching Agenda 111, Dr.

    Agenda 111 hospitals ready for operationalisation; gov’t must act – Dr Nsiah-Asare

Monday 24 August

  1. Accra-Kumasi expressway right-of-way clearing nears completion

    The clearing of the 200-kilometre Accra-Kumasi expressway's right-of-way is nearly finished with less than 20 kilometres remaining, Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza announced. Once completed, actual construction works will commence immediately.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 23 August

  1. Less than 20km of clearing remains on Accra-Kumasi Expressway

    Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says less than 20 kilometres of clearing work remains before the Accra-Kumasi Expressway connects to Kumasi, with contractor Kofi Job Construction Limited back on site making progress toward completion.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 22 August

  1. Accra-Kumasi Expressway nears completion with under 20 kilometres remaining

    Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister says less than 20 kilometres of clearing work remains on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project before it reaches Kumasi and links with the Kumasi Ring Road. The flagship project aims to improve connectivity between Ghana's two largest cities and boost economic activity along the corridor.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Obstetricians convene in Kumasi to address preventable maternal deaths

    The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Ghana held its 2026 Annual General and Scientific Meeting in Kumasi under the theme "Every Mother Counts: Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths in Ghana," bringing together health professionals to discuss strategies for reducing maternal mortality to fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030 in line with SDG targets.

    3 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 31 July

  1. Regional minister details ongoing infrastructure projects in Ashanti

    The Ashanti Regional Minister outlined major infrastructure and development projects across several constituencies, including road rehabilitation, a regional hospital construction, and education facility upgrades funded by GETFund. He described these developments as evidence of the government's commitment to improving livelihoods and accelerating development.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Abuakwa South MP questions missing hospital project updates

    Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, an MP on Parliament's Health Committee, has criticised the government for failing to provide updates on major healthcare infrastructure projects in the Mid-Year Budget Review, including three regional hospitals, new hospitals at Bole and Sampa, and 10 Agenda 111 hospitals promised in the 2026 Budget.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Bomfeh urges cabinet reshuffles, completion of health projects

    James Kwabena Bomfeh, CEO of CenCES, has called on the President to use cabinet reshuffles more frequently as a tool for improving governance efficiency and to complete stalled health infrastructure projects. Bomfeh argued that periodic reshuffles help refresh leadership, improve performance, and prevent complacency among public officials.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Sewua Hospital delays tied to utilities, roads, finances

    The Lambussie MP and Health Committee member Prof. Titus Beyuo attributed delays in opening Sewua Hospital to incomplete electricity and water connections, unfinished access roads, and unresolved financial disputes between the contractor and government, though he said outstanding issues would be resolved to enable the facility's opening.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sewua Hospital to become operational before year-end, says Lambussie MP

    The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has expressed confidence that the Sewua Hospital in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region will begin operations before the end of 2026, as the government works to resolve infrastructural and administrative issues that have kept the facility non-operational since its 2025 commissioning.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Agenda 111 hospitals completed, await operationalisation – Dr Nsiah-Asare

    Former Presidential Advisor on Health Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare says many Agenda 111 hospitals are completed with equipment installed and ready to begin operations, urging the current government to recruit health workers and operationalise the facilities. He defended the programme as a strategic intervention financed through COVID-19 funds and petroleum revenues to address healthcare infrastructure gaps across the country.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Previous government prioritized Agenda 111 over hospital completions

    Parliament's Health Committee chairman says the previous administration neglected the completion of Afari Military Hospital and Sewua Regional Hospital in favor of the Agenda 111 hospital project. He cited that Afari was about 75 per cent complete when visited, with medical equipment left exposed and deteriorating.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NPP MP raises Ebola preparedness concerns over non-operational health facilities

    Dr. Kingsley Agyeman, MP for Akyem Abuakwa South and member of Parliament's Health Committee, has questioned Ghana's capacity to respond to potential Ebola and infectious disease outbreaks in the middle and northern regions, citing gaps in health infrastructure and non-operational facilities such as the Sewua Hospital, which has a 50-bed isolation centre designed but not in use.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. KATH doctors suspend strike after Asantehene intervention

    The Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association has suspended its industrial action following intervention by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and other stakeholders, allowing medical services to resume at the hospital. The association said it remains committed to resolving the issues that triggered the strike while prioritizing patient care and public health.

    9 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Ashanti Minister reaches consensus with striking KATH health workers

    Unconfirmed reports indicate that Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has brokered a breakthrough in the industrial action by doctors, nurses and midwives at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital following a meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The minister reportedly assured that government will operationalise key hospital facilities in the Ashanti Region to ease pressure on KATH.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. KATH doctors strike over CEO suspension; resolution nears

    Medical doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital launched an indefinite strike on June 6 after the Health Minister suspended the hospital's CEO. The Ashanti Regional Minister said stakeholders are engaged in active dialogue and expressed optimism that a resolution was within reach, with nurses and midwives also threatening to join the action.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Minority calls for KATH CEO suspension to be reversed

    Ghana's Minority Caucus has called for the immediate reinstatement of the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, arguing that his suspension does not address the deep-rooted structural challenges responsible for the persistent "No Bed Syndrome" in Ghana's healthcare system. The Caucus maintains that the crisis extends far beyond a single hospital administrator and reflects broader weaknesses including inadequate infrastructure, weak referral mechanisms, and workforce shortages.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. KATH doctors strike over CEO suspension and infrastructure crisis

    Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have begun an indefinite strike effective June 6, 2026, protesting the Minister of Health's suspension of the hospital's CEO and citing severe congestion, delayed projects, and inadequate capacity at the facility. The doctors say KATH, the main tertiary referral centre for the middle and northern belts, is operating under immense pressure as patient numbers exceed available infrastructure, equipment, and personnel.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. KATH CEO suspended after A&E Centre temporary closure

    Ghana's health minister recommended the suspension of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, following the temporary closure of the hospital's Accident and Emergency Centre, which was reopened within 24 hours after measures to address severe congestion were implemented.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 7 June

  1. KATH nurses, midwives threaten strike over CEO suspension

    Nurses and midwives at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have threatened to join an ongoing industrial action over the Health Minister's two-week suspension of the hospital's CEO, arguing that the suspension does not address the hospital's underlying challenges of overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and resource constraints.

    7 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Minority questions political bias in Ashanti hospital delays

    The opposition's ranking member on Parliament's Health Committee questioned whether political considerations are behind delays in operationalising major health facilities in Ashanti Region, arguing the government is suspending officials rather than addressing root causes of the "No Bed Syndrome" at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Doctors at KATH have announced an indefinite withdrawal of services in protest against the Minister of Health's directive to suspend the hospital's CEO.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Minority caucus calls for reinstatement of suspended KATH CEO

    Parliament's minority caucus has called for the immediate reinstatement of Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, CEO of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, whose suspension the group characterizes as political scapegoating. The ranking member on the health committee argues the "No Bed Syndrome" at KATH stems from deeper infrastructure and resource allocation problems rather than leadership failure.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. KATH doctors strike over CEO suspension by health minister

    Medical doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have announced an indefinite withdrawal of services in protest against the suspension of the hospital's CEO by the Minister for Health, which they say was unjustified and undermines patient care efforts. The suspension followed the hospital's temporary halt of new admissions at its overcrowded Accident and Emergency Centre, a measure the doctors described as a necessary clinical intervention to prevent deaths amid severe capacity constraints.

    6 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. KATH doctors begin indefinite strike over CEO suspension

    Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have announced an indefinite strike effective Saturday, 6 June 2026, over the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer. The strike follows disagreement between medical staff and management over measures introduced to address severe congestion in the Emergency Department.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Doctors urge government to open two completed hospitals

    The Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association chairman has called on the government to urgently operationalise the Sewua Government Hospital and Afari Military Hospital, which have been completed and have a combined capacity of about 600 beds, to ease overcrowding and bed shortages at KATH. He notes that KATH faces persistent congestion as the principal tertiary referral hospital in the Ashanti Region, and that activating these facilities with adequate equipment could significantly reduce pressure on the teaching hospital.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. KATH emergency centre overwhelmed, briefly halts admissions

    Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi temporarily closed its Emergency Centre due to overcrowding—the 37-bed facility held 61 patients with 34 more waiting—before the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate intervened to restore admissions. The Chronicle editorial calls the situation unacceptable and urges President Mahama to address critical healthcare infrastructure challenges.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 1 June

  1. Ashanti Regional Minister praises Obuasi Assembly's DACF project execution

    The Ashanti Regional Minister has commended the Obuasi Municipal Assembly for prudently using the District Assemblies Common Fund to execute 19 development projects over the past year. He credited the achievement to the government's revised DACF disbursement policy, under which 80 per cent of funds are released directly to local assemblies for project execution, improving efficiency and accountability.

    1 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana govt fast-tracks Sewua Hospital roads to relieve congestion

    The Roads Minister announced plans to fast-track road projects in Kumasi, including access routes to Sewua Regional Hospital, to reduce traffic pressure on Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and address deteriorating conditions on major routes like the stretch towards Mampong.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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