In a significant step to tackle the growing backlog of unemployed health professionals, Ghana’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme, has deployed 121 nurses to Antigua.
The move, celebrated at a deployment ceremony attended by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is part of a broader strategy to create new job avenues for qualified Ghanaian health workers.
Addressing the nurses and their families, Minister Akandoh highlighted a pressing challenge facing the country: over 80,000 trained health workers have completed their education but remain unabsorbed by the public sector. “Our commitment is to find innovative ways to provide opportunities for our dedicated professionals,” he said. “Bilateral agreements like this are a win-win for Ghana and our partner countries.”
Antigua now joins a growing list of nations, including Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad, participating in Ghana’s initiative to export skilled health labor. Through these partnerships, Ghanaian nurses gain international experience, while host countries benefit from their expertise and professionalism.
During the send-off, officials urged the departing nurses to be ambassadors of Ghanaian values, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity as they serve abroad. Several nurses shared their hopes that the opportunity would not only advance their careers but also enhance Ghana’s reputation on the global healthcare stage.
For many, the deployment marks more than just a new job; it’s a journey that bridges continents, opens doors, and showcases the resilience and talent of Ghana’s health workforce to the world.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
