President Akufo-Addo Commissions 300-bed Capacity Soldiers’ Block at 37 Military Hospital
300-bed Capacity Commissioned at 37 Military Hospital: On June 11th, 2021, President Akufo-Addo commissioned a new 300-bed capacity soldiers’ block at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. This project was funded by the government and forms part of the president’s effort to improve healthcare services for military personnel throughout Ghana.
1) The president performed the commissioning ceremony
On Friday, the president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, commissioned a 300-bed capacity soldiers’ block at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. During the commissioning ceremony, the president commended the Ghana Armed Forces for their dedication to duty and for constructing the project in 18 months.
The new facility will help to ease congestion at the hospital. The 300-bed capacity soldiers’ block has eight beds wards with each ward having 50 beds and a total of 18 washrooms. It also contains other facilities such as a library, a kitchen, a chapel, a laboratory and an administrative office.
The president further thanked all those who worked on the project and noted that the facility is a testament to the commitment of the Ghana Armed Forces to improving healthcare delivery. He encouraged them to continue to provide quality service to all those who seek their services.
2) The new facility will help to ease congestion at the hospital
The 300-bed capacity soldiers’ block at 37 Military Hospital commissioned by President Akufo-Addo is expected to ease congestion at the hospital. The hospital currently has a bed capacity of 600 but is faced with an increasing number of patients, which often leads to overcrowding and long waiting times.
The project took 18 months to complete, and the president commended the Ghana Armed Forces for their dedication in ensuring that the facility was completed on time. The facility is equipped with modern medical equipment, providing a wide range of treatments, from minor treatments to more complex medical care.
In addition, the new facility will provide additional space for administrative and technical personnel to deliver better care to the patients. It will also provide an opportunity for more people to access healthcare services without having to wait in long queues or be subjected to overcrowding.
The commissioning of the new facility is a welcome development for Ghanaians who rely on military hospitals for their healthcare needs. It is hoped that this new facility will go a long way in helping to reduce congestion at the hospital and ensure that patients receive quality medical care promptly.
3) The project was completed in 18 months
President Akufo-Addo recently commissioned a new 300-bed capacity Soldiers’ block at 37 Military Hospital, which was completed in 18 months. This project was started in October 2017 and has been completed within the specified time frame.
The new facility is expected to provide much-needed relief for the existing congested conditions at the hospital. The president praised the Ghana Armed Forces for their hard work and dedication to ensure that the project was completed on time.
He commended them for the rapid development of the new facility and thanked them for their tireless efforts over the past 18 months. In his speech, he acknowledged the military personnel and construction workers who worked tirelessly to bring this project to completion.
He encouraged the military personnel to continue their good work in providing quality healthcare services to the country's citizens. With the completion of this project, the hospital now has more capacity to accommodate patients and better serve its purpose.
4) The president commended the Ghana Armed Forces for their dedication to duty
President Nana Akufo-Addo has praised the Ghana Armed Forces for their dedication and hard work in completing the 300-bed capacity soldiers’ block at the 37 Military Hospital. The President, who was performing the commissioning ceremony of the new facility on Thursday, noted that it was completed within 18 months and expressed gratitude to the service personnel for making it possible.
The President also expressed his satisfaction with the quality of work done and thanked the engineers, consultants and contractors for delivering the project to the desired standard. He emphasized that this new facility will help to ease congestion at the hospital and ensure better care for service personnel and their families.
In his remarks, President Akufo-Addo commended the Chief of Defense Staff, General Obed Boamah Akwa, and the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, for their vision and leadership in ensuring that the new facility is ready. He also extended his appreciation to all personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces for their commitment and dedication to duty.
The president further called on all military personnel to continue to be diligent in carrying out their duties and serve as an example to other members of society. He concluded by wishing all members of the Ghana Armed Forces a successful 2020 as they strive to improve the lives of Ghanaians.