The multi-million cedi project is being built on the Miotso campus of the Central University (CU) at Prampram.
The sod-cutting was led by by the Chancellor of the University, Dr Mensa Otabil and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bill Buenar Puplampu.
Dr Mensa Otabil is also the founder and leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC).
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Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the renowned preacher said the ICGC was committed to providing the funding for the construction of the hospital.
“…health delivery is not about the size of buildings, but about the skills and protocols that are set up by the health practitioners that are adhered to religiously. And these are some of the things we hope to establish here at the hospital,” Otabil added.
Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the university, Prof. Puplampu, also observed that the project will help to uplift science education.
“It is historic for many reasons; Central University blazes the trail for science education in the private sector. At the time it was done, some said it was impossible,” he said.
The project is estimated at GHc5 million and the first phase is expected to be completed within the next 24 months.
When completed, the hospital will also offer quality healthcare to the residents of the Ningo-Prampram District and its environs.