Be vigilant – Ghana High C’mission in SA tells Ghanaians

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, has cautioned Ghanaians living in South Africa on the incessant increase in protests against the presence of foreigners in the country by various organised groups.

A statement issued on Tuesday, 6 September, 2022, by the High Commission stressed the intention of individual groups in South Africa who have indicated plans to launch an attack on foreigners.

“In the last month, individuals claiming to represent various groups against the presence of foreigners have announced or broadcast plans to attack, rusticate or remove foreigners from their jobs or workplaces and even out of the country from the beginning of September 2022,” the statement said.

It cautioned that “such activities by individuals or groups could degenerate into violence aimed at foreigners, or threaten their lives, safety and livelihood.”

It therefore advised Ghanaians resident in the country “to be vigilant to any such incidents, restrict their movement to safe areas, avoid mass gatherings and refrain from engaging in activities that could result in conflict, brawls or deterioration in their safety.”

The High Commission also urged members of the Ghanaian community to contact the mission “in case of emergency or any attacks” via telephone.

US Ambassador visits Health Minister

The United States (US) ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has paid a courtesy call on the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu.

The Minister, welcoming the ambassador to his office, acknowledged the support of the US government to the country over the years.

He gave the US ambassador an overview of the country’s health sector and government initiatives currently being implemented to ensure a good health system in the country.

On her part, Ms Palmer applauded the Minister on his leadership towards achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030 as well as the independent work on the outbreaks of Marburg and Monkeypox virus diseases.

The US ambassador stressed on the need for both governments to cooperate to resolve health issues as no one can work alone.

She also pledged to put in her best to follow in the footsteps of her predecessors in maintaining a good relationship with the government of Ghana.