Government Injects GH¢46 Million to Revive Stalled KNUST Teaching Hospital After Over a Decade
In a major boost to Ghana’s healthcare and education sectors, the government has pledged GH¢46 million to restart construction on the long-abandoned Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Teaching Hospital, stalled for over 12 years.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the commitment during the 50th Anniversary Grand Durbar of KNUST’s School of Medical Sciences (SMS) on October 3, 2025, instructing contractors to return to the site within 30 days.
Originally budgeted at $125 million and funded through KNUST, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), and other partners, the 71-acre facility was slated for completion in six years to serve as a teaching hub for SMS students and decongest Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
Delays due to funding shortfalls halted progress despite earlier promises, like a 2022 phase-one target that never materialized.
Once operational, it will feature a cardiothoracic and neurosurgical center, diagnostic labs, wards, morgue, and more, benefiting KNUST’s nearly 4,000 alumni medical professionals and surrounding communities.
Iddrisu detailed additional support: “We are also committing through GETFund $38 million for the equipping of the hospital, and that will be part of the 2025/2026 formula of the GETFund.”
He further revealed plans for two multipurpose lecture theaters valued at $10 million in the 2027 GETFund formula, including a $5 million initial structure.
The announcement, under the theme “A Glance at the Past, A Glimpse into the Future,” celebrated SMS’s legacy since 1975. Dean Prof. Akwasi Antwi-Kusi stressed building a visionary future through collaboration, while Vice Chancellor Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson lauded the school’s role in training 4,000 medical experts and advancing healthcare.
This revival aligns with President Mahama’s reset agenda, prioritizing infrastructure to enhance medical education and service delivery, potentially easing KATH’s burden and boosting northern Ghana’s health access.
