The government will invest over GH¢2 billion in healthcare infrastructure across the country by 2028, with GH¢200 million earmarked for projects in the 2025 financial year.

Part of this allocation will go towards the construction of a new medical training facility at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi.

Deputy Minister for Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, announced the plan at the launch of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi.

According to Mr Ampem, the proposed four-storey building at KATH will include lecture halls, laboratories, simulation rooms, and a medical library.

The facility is intended to support medical education and research in the Ashanti Region and improve the training of future health professionals.

“The Ministry of Finance, working with other stakeholders, is looking to provide the kind of healthcare infrastructure that responds to the changing needs of the population,” Mr Ampem said.

The investment forms part of a broader government plan to enhance medical training and address long-standing infrastructure challenges in the health sector.

Mr Ampem noted that while Ghana has made progress in the doctor-to-population ratio—from one doctor per 20,460 people in 1989 to one doctor per 5,000 people in 2021—more work remains to be done.

He cited several completed projects as evidence of the government's ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare. These include the 120-bed Adansi North District Hospital at Fomena, the Sekyere Kumawu District Hospital in the Ashanti Region, and the Urology and Nephrology Centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.

Mr Ampem also stated that the government intends to complete the remaining projects under the Agenda 111 initiative, which aims to expand healthcare access through the provision of district hospitals and related facilities across the country.

“These investments are not just about putting up buildings. They’re about creating the right space for training, for research, and for building a health workforce that can meet the demands of a growing population,” he said.

He called for support from the private sector, alumni of KNUST, and charitable institutions to contribute to strengthening medical training in the country.

Speaking as an old student of KNUST, Mr Ampem emphasised the importance of collective effort in achieving long-term progress.

“As an alumnus, I understand the value of working together. Whether through funding or advice, everyone has a part to play in shaping the future of healthcare in Ghana,” he said.

The upcoming training centre at KATH is expected to support the work of the School of Medical Sciences, which has played a leading role in medical education and training in Ghana since its establishment 50 years ago.