Ghana Red Cross warns climate change is intensifying flood disasters as it appeals for national response

The Secretary General of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), Mr Eric Gregory Kwatia, has warned that Ghana's increasing exposure to climate change and extreme weather events is placing unprecedented pressure on humanitarian response systems, calling for a united national effort to protect vulnerable communities from future disasters.

Mr Kwatia reaffirmed the Ghana Red Cross Society's auxiliary role to public authorities, saying the organisation is working closely with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the National Emergency Operations Centre and district-level coordination teams to ensure humanitarian assistance complements government efforts.

The Secretary General revealed that the Ghana Red Cross Society activated its emergency response mechanisms immediately after the floods, deploying 10 staff members and 50 volunteers to support government-led search and rescue operations, administer first aid, provide psychosocial support and conduct rapid assessments in affected communities.