Overseas, inquiries should be made at the nearest Ghanaian embassy or consulate. Medical facilities are limited, particularly outside the capital. Doctors and hospitals often request immediate cash payment for health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid or accepted outside the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and medical evacuation coverage to be useful.
Robberies often occur in public places and at beaches.
Business fraud stemming from Nigerian scam operations targets foreigners, including Americans, and poses a danger of financial loss and physical harm. Persons contemplating business deals in Ghana with individuals promoting investment in Nigeria, especially the Central Bank of Nigeria or the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, are strongly urged to check with the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S. Department of State before providing any information, making financial commitments, or traveling to Ghana. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.