Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Announces Death Of Ghanaian Returnee At Accra Airport

The *Ministry of Foreign Affairs* has announced with sadness the death of a Ghanaian returnee who passed away upon arrival at the *Accra International Airport* on Friday, 14th August 2026.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry, the deceased was among *50 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa* aboard an Air Tanzania flight that landed at 5:50pm as part of a government evacuation exercise.

The Ministry stated that the individual’s health condition began to deteriorate about 30 minutes before landing, according to reports from other passengers.

“A medical emergency team that was on standby at the airport to receive him attended to him upon arrival but regrettably the deceased passed away and was confirmed dead by doctors at 6:55pm after all attempts failed,” the statement said.

The Ministry said it is currently undertaking formalities to inform the bereaved family and has arranged for the remains to be deposited at the Police Hospital for an autopsy.

It added that it will provide further updates on the matter after engaging with the family.

The deceased was received at the Emergency Medical Reception at the airport.