Ghana has donated assorted relief items worth GHC10 million to Jamaica and Cuba, countries devastated by a recent hurricane, with part of the support also allocated to war-torn Sudan.
The relief package includes bags of rice, mattresses, gari mix, cocoa products, storage tanks, and other essential supplies aimed at helping alleviate the hardship faced by thousands of victims as recovery and rebuilding efforts continue across the affected regions.
President John Dramani Mahama, who announced the gesture, said the donation reflects Ghana’s commitment to international solidarity and humanitarian assistance for nations affected by disasters.
“Ghana has a tradition of solidarity and compassion, so in addition to what he referred to with Guinea and Congo, we also extended assistance to Japan by shipping cocoa products to Japan when they had the tsunami. So this is another gesture. Three countries are going to benefit,” President Mahama stated.
He noted that while Ghana’s contribution alone may not completely address the humanitarian crisis, collective support from all nations could make a significant impact in easing the suffering of affected populations.
President Mahama further called on fellow African countries to mobilise support for those affected by the hurricane, emphasising the importance of cooperation and shared responsibility in times of crisis.