Kumasi: The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to ensure the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNUST) Teaching Hospital is completed on schedule. Speaking at the 59th Special Congregation on March 28, 2026, he emphasised the facility's importance to medical training, research, and healthcare delivery in Ghana.
According to Ghana Web, the Asantehene noted the approval by Parliament of the budgetary allocation for the teaching hospital's completion. He expressed appreciation to the government for the investment, describing the project as a significant national investment in education, healthcare delivery, and development. He acknowledged the progress made so far but stressed the need for strict adherence to the project timeline.
The Asantehene urged for the timely delivery of the facility to ensure it serves its intended purpose. He expressed his anticipation for the president to commission the first phase of the project by the end of the year and hoped this would encourage further financial commitments towards its completion.
The hospital, when completed, will serve as a modern teaching and research facility for medical students and a key healthcare center for the Ashanti Region. Initially estimated at $125 million, the project was launched through a partnership between KNUST and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and was to be completed within six years. The government has allocated GHS46m for the continuation of the project, which is intended to complement KNUST in training specialist health professionals and providing healthcare to the public.