A Ghanaian national evacuated from South Africa as part of a government-led repatriation exercise has died shortly after arriving at the Accra International Airport.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the deceased was among 50 Ghanaians who arrived in the country aboard an Air Tanzania flight at about 5:50 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the passenger’s health condition began to deteriorate approximately 30 minutes before the aircraft landed in Accra.
A medical emergency team stationed at the airport attended to the passenger immediately after arrival and made efforts to stabilise the condition.
However, the Ministry said the medical team was unable to save the passenger, with doctors confirming the death at approximately 6:55 p.m.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry said it was undertaking the necessary formalities to notify the deceased’s family.
The remains have since been deposited at the Police Hospital for autopsy.
The Ministry said it would provide further information on the circumstances surrounding the death after formally engaging with the bereaved family.
The deceased was part of a government-organised evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. The Ministry, however, did not disclose the circumstances that led to the evacuation or the identity of the deceased.
