A Ghanaian national evacuated from South Africa under a government-led repatriation exercise has died shortly after arriving at the Accra International Airport.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 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 condition reportedly deteriorated about 30 minutes before the aircraft landed in Accra.
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A medical emergency team at the airport immediately attended to the passenger after the flight touched down and made efforts to stabilise the individual.
However, the attempts to save the passenger were unsuccessful.
Doctors subsequently confirmed the death at approximately 6:55 p.m., about one hour after the aircraft arrived in Ghana.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was undertaking the necessary formalities to notify the deceased’s family.
The Ministry also disclosed that the remains had been deposited at the Police Hospital for an autopsy.
The deceased was among Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa as part of a government-organised repatriation exercise.
However, the Ministry did not disclose the identity of the deceased or the circumstances that led to the evacuation of the group.
Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the death following the autopsy and further engagement with the family.