The Ghana Adventist Health Services of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has expressed readiness to partner the government to complete and operationalise selected Agenda 111 health projects.

The commitment was made when a delegation from the SDA, led by Dr James Antwi, met the minister for health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.

The delegation presented a proposal covering trauma care, holistic wellness, oncology and cancer treatment, rehabilitation and other health services.

The SDA said the proposed partnership would focus on strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved communities.

The minister welcomed the proposal and said government alone could not meet the growing demands of the health sector.

He called on faith-based organisations, including the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), and private sector players to support the completion and operationalisation of Agenda 111 facilities.

Mr Akandoh said government would provide guidance to organisations interested in taking on specific projects.

He stressed that the proposed partnerships would involve direct support towards completing the facilities rather than financial contributions to government.

The minister also disclosed plans to construct six regional hospitals in the newly created regions.

He said three of the hospitals are expected to be constructed this year, with the remaining three scheduled for 2027.

Mr Akandoh further announced that government is constructing two cardiology centres, one in Tamale and another at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

He said a cardiac catheterisation laboratory at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital had also been installed and commissioned by President John Dramani Mahama.

The minister said the developments form part of wider efforts to improve access to specialised healthcare.

He also highlighted three government interventions aimed at supporting the country’s progress towards Universal Health Coverage by 2030.

They are the Free Primary Healthcare initiative, the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund.

The engagement between the SDA and the Health Ministry is expected to strengthen collaboration between government and faith-based health providers in expanding healthcare services across the country.