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Safety Advice
Clothing & protection
Wear light, breezy summer clothing. Make sure to apply
sun lotion to your skin, as the African sun can be extremely
hot.
Water
Boil any water you drink or buy bottled water.
Avoid
Swimming in lakes or rivers or lagoons.
Avoid
Changing foreign currency weekend nights…… rates are
bad. It is best to change currency at a forex bureaux, as
there is the least chance of receiving any fake notes. Most
forex bureaux have money-counting machines but always make
it a point to count your money before you leave the premises,
as mistakes cannot be rectified later.
Shopping
When shopping make sure you are accompanied by a trust worthy
Ghanaian who knows their way around the market/shops as
you will be definitely be charged twice the normal price
and will be constantly getting lost.
Street food
Although tempting, try as best as you can to avoid street
cooked food and "bag water" as your digestive system may
not be used to such a change immediately.
Security
As with many cities, pick pocketing is common. Keep all
belongings very close by and within constant view. Be generally
aware of your surroundings.
Travel unless travelling privately, always use State Transport
Corporation (STC) buses when making long distance journey's
as they are much more comfortable and safer.
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Travel Health Information
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Health precautions
Before you leave for your holiday of a lifetime make sure
you have had your inoculations for Yellow fever, malaria,
tetanus and any other required inoculations. Ensure that malaria
medication is taking before, during and after your holiday.
Such inoculations are available from your GP, travel centre
or any British Airways travel shop at a price. Take along
a good supply of mosquito spray/rub/cream, sun lotion, body
cream, fresh wipes, etc.
Medical Facilities
Medical facilities are limited, especially outside Accra.
Malaria is common, so are other tropical diseases. Travellers
should be aware that evidence of and/or assurances from most
insurance companies would not be accepted as settlement of
medical expenses in Ghana. Health officials often request
payment for medical services immediately.
Inoculations
Valid certificate of inoculation against Yellow Fever
will be inspected at point of entry.
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