Forty-seven community and general nurses have departed Ghana for Saint Kitts and Nevis under the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme.
The initiative is designed to ease nurse unemployment in Ghana while strengthening healthcare ties with the Caribbean.
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, officials from the Ministry of Health, the Deputy Chief of Staff, and other agencies gathered at Accra International Airport to bid farewell as the nurses embarked on their two-year assignment.
The nurses are expected to gain valuable international experience and return to contribute to Ghana’s health system.
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, explained that as part of their conditions of service, the nurses will receive accommodation, allowances, transportation, and other benefits.
“It is not just about sending our nurses abroad; they are also going to learn and return to augment our health systems. They will be working in one of the biggest hospitals in Saint Kitts and Nevis, with accommodation, salaries, transportation, and meals provided. We are negotiating excellent terms for them,” she said.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, assured the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis of Ghana’s full support and commitment to deepening bilateral relations.
“It is our expectation that the authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis will take good care of these professionals, provide the necessary support, and create conditions that enable them to make the desired impact. Ghana remains committed to strengthening this partnership,” she stated.
She further urged the nurses to serve as ambassadors of Ghana, uphold professionalism, and remain law-abiding.
“You have been carefully selected to represent Ghana. Obey the laws of Saint Kitts, uphold the highest standards of ethics, and let your talents and values shine. That is how Ghana will be judged,” she added.
Dr. Ayensu-Danquah also encouraged the nurses to embrace the opportunity fully and return home enriched with valuable experience.
“Go forth and do your work well. Let our country shine. Gain new experiences in clinical care, empathy, and professionalism, and return transformed. Don’t come back the same way you left,” she said.
This deployment marks the second batch of nurses under the programme, with more expected to follow.