Flights, Hotels, Medical Bills: Ghana’s GH¢49.7m evacuation cost explained

The evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa cost GH¢49.72 million, with expenditure covering flights, accommodation, medical care, reintegration allowances and the repatriation of two bodies.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the figures as part of a breakdown of the total cost of the evacuation exercise.

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According to the breakdown, GH¢38,835,512 was spent on chartered flights, tickets, ground transportation, feeding, hotel accommodation in South Africa, medical care and hospitalisation.

A further GH¢10,802,000 went towards reintegration and transportation allowances for the evacuated citizens.

The repatriation of two mortal remains and the conduct of autopsies cost GH¢84,274.

These three expenditure items brought the total cost of the evacuation exercise to GH¢49,721,786.

The funding came from two sources, with the Government of Ghana (GoG) contributing GH¢33,721,786 and Engineers and Planners (EnP) providing GH¢16 million.

The figures show that expenditure on flights, accommodation, transportation, feeding, and medical services accounted for the largest share of the total cost, followed by reintegration and transportation allowances.

The repatriation of the two bodies and autopsies accounted for the remaining amount.

Here is the breakdown .

Chartered flights, tickets, ground transportation, feeding, hotel accommodation in South Africa, medical care and hospitalisation: GH¢38,835,512.00

Reintegration and transportation allowances: GH¢10,802,000.00

Repatriation of two mortal remains and autopsies: GH¢84,274.00

Total expenditure: GH¢49,721,786.00

See the report below:

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