The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons affected by the heavy rains that have devastated several communities across the country.
In a statement issued by its Public Affairs Unit, the Ministry expressed sympathy to individuals, families, and communities impacted by the flooding and severe weather conditions experienced in parts of Ghana following hours of continuous rainfall.
The Ministry acknowledged the efforts of emergency response agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), security services, volunteers, community leaders, and citizens who have been assisting affected residents during the crisis.
According to the statement, the collective response from various stakeholders demonstrates the resilience, unity, compassion, and generosity of Ghanaians in times of difficulty.
The Ministry stated that it is currently collaborating with relevant government institutions to ensure that social protection measures remain a key part of both the emergency response and recovery process.
It stressed that special attention is being given to vulnerable groups including children, older persons, persons with disabilities, and others who may require additional care and protection during the ongoing emergency situation.
“The government remains committed to safeguarding the welfare, dignity and wellbeing of those most at risk,” the statement noted, adding that effective social protection depends on the collective efforts of families, neighbours, communities, businesses, faith-based organisations, civil society groups, and development partners.
The Ministry further emphasized that coordinated actions before, during, and after emergencies are essential to ensuring that no one is left behind.
As part of measures to improve preparedness, households have been encouraged to adopt practical safety steps that could help reduce risks during future emergencies.
These include keeping important documents in safe and easily accessible places, maintaining updated emergency contact information, checking regularly on elderly persons, neighbours living alone, and persons with disabilities, as well as ensuring that children understand basic safety procedures.
The Ministry also appealed to employers to prioritize the wellbeing of workers during periods of severe weather.
It encouraged organisations and businesses, where possible, to adopt flexible work arrangements, maintain timely communication with employees, and consider the family responsibilities of staff to help ease hardships during emergencies.
The statement added that the Ministry would continue to work closely with government agencies, humanitarian and development partners, civil society organisations, and local communities to ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations — including survivors of abuse and exploitation — remain central to emergency response, recovery efforts, and long-term resilience-building initiatives.
The heavy rains on Monday caused widespread flooding in several parts of the country, particularly in the Greater Accra Region, leaving many residents stranded and properties submerged.
Authorities have since intensified emergency response efforts as floodwaters continue to affect transportation, businesses, and residential communities.
By 1960news.com
