President Mahama with one of the survivors
President John Dramani Mahama, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, visited two victims of the Burkina Faso terrorist attack currently on admission at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
He was accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, who assured the victims that their bills will be absorbed by the government.
President Mahama visits Burkina Faso attack survivors at 37 Military Hospital
President Mahama, after completing an official assignment in Takoradi, immediately went to the hospital upon his return to Accra to receive first-hand reports of the incident and extend his support to the victims.
His visit comes after confirmation that eight Ghanaians lost their lives in the deadly attack, seven of whom have already been laid to rest.
The surviving injured were evacuated to Ghana by the Ghana Armed Forces and are currently receiving medical treatment and counselling.
The victims were members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association who were engaged in lawful trading activities in the northern part of Burkina Faso when they were ambushed by terrorists on February 14, 2026.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced new travel guidelines in response to the attack.
Ghana’s embassies and high commissions in selected jurisdictions have been placed on high consular alert.
The government has consequently urged Ghanaians intending to undertake essential travel to high-risk countries within the sub-region to first contact the foreign affairs ministry or the relevant Ghanaian diplomatic mission for guidance.
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