Lambussie Assembly Calls for Immediate Action to Finish Stalled Agenda 111 Hospital
The Lambussie District Assembly in the Upper West Region has renewed calls for urgent intervention to complete its uncompleted Agenda 111 hospital project, describing the facility as critical to improving healthcare delivery in the area.
The hospital project, which has reached over 70 per cent completion, has been abandoned since 2024, with no contractor currently working on the site. A visit to inspect the project revealed that construction activities had completely stopped, while building materials that were previously available have been removed from the area
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Lambussie, Naawulle Ireneous Basingbie, made the appeal during an assessment tour of the facility. He explained that although the contract was awarded in 2022, work slowed down and eventually came to a halt, leaving the district without the promised hospital services.
Mr Basingbie stated that the Lambussie hospital was part of several Agenda 111 projects across the country that are yet to be completed and put into full operation. He stressed that completing the project would bring major relief to residents by improving access to quality medical care, while increasing efficiency in health service delivery.
According to him, the district assembly is making efforts to ensure work resumes, but additional support is needed to fast-track completion. He said once the facility is finished, it would help expand healthcare services, reduce pressure on existing facilities, and bring essential services closer to communities.
Traditional authorities in the district also joined the call, urging government to act through the Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, to facilitate the completion of the project. They said completing the hospital could also create job opportunities for young people in the district.
The Lambussie District Health Director, Jerdu Bin-eranaa Nuhu, added that the district’s current Polyclinic is facing serious operational limitations, making the Agenda 111 hospital urgently needed.
He explained that the Polyclinic, which serves as a major referral point for the district and even parts of neighbouring Burkina Faso, struggles with limited space, inadequate equipment and staff shortages. He cited congestion in wards and laboratories, and said emergency and laboratory services are affected by the lack of essential equipment.
Mr Nuhu further revealed that the facility’s administrative office has been converted into a consulting room due to space constraints, while specialist units such as ENT, eye care, ART and mental health services are not available. He said completing the Agenda 111 hospital would address these gaps and improve patient safety and confidentiality.
