By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced government’s commitment to partner with the Catholic Church to complete the ‘Legacy of Hope Paediatric and Childhood Cancer Hospital’ at Adjen Kotoku in the Ga West District of the Greater Accra Region.
Speaking at the Closing Mass of the 2025 Rosary Congress, the Vice President said the initiative aligns with government’s vision to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country.
“Government will work with the Church because this request is not for personal gain, but for the national interest,” she affirmed, assuring the congregation of continued collaboration in the health sector.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further encouraged the faithful to place the collective good above individual interests, stressing that national unity and shared purpose are essential to sustainable development.
Her remarks followed an appeal by the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Most Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie, C.S.Sp, who called for government and public support to complete the hospital project.
The Archbishop explained that the ‘Legacy of Hope Paediatric and Childhood Cancer Hospital’ will serve children from all parts of Ghana and beyond, providing critical healthcare irrespective of religion or cultural background.
Most Rev. Kwofie described the project as “a beacon of hope and compassion for children battling cancer and other complex medical conditions,” adding that it reflects the Church’s enduring commitment to human dignity and public welfare.
Once completed, the facility will feature an Outpatient Department (OPD), theatre, radiology unit, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), pharmacy, medical block, maternity ward, and special accommodation unit to support patients and families.
