Grenada Minister of Foreign Affairs with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
Grenada has announced plans to recruit Ghanaian nurses and allied health professionals to address a severe shortage of healthcare workers in the Caribbean nation.
The decision was disclosed during the first-ever Ghana–Grenada Political Consultation in Accra, led by Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, who is on a three-day state visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
According to a report by myjoyonline.com on October 17, 2025, the recruitment initiative aligns with Ghana’s Work Abroad Programme, designed to create employment avenues for skilled professionals abroad while enhancing South–South partnerships.
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Grenada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Joseph Andall, described the shortage of nurses as one of his country’s most urgent challenges.
“We welcome the initiative in the provision of healthcare professionals, namely nurses. This is an area in which we have a severe shortage. We spend huge sums of money to train our nurses, and then they are approached by countries that can afford to give them better remuneration packages,” he said.
He said that signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two governments will establish a framework for collaboration in health, reflecting a shared vision of Pan-African unity and mutual support.
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the government views such partnerships as strategic avenues for job creation and professional development.
“We particularly welcome Grenada’s interest in recruiting Ghanaian nurses and allied health professionals and look forward to the signing of the memorandum of understanding on health cooperation,” he stated.
The talks also focused on education, trade, investment, climate change, and tourism, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to closer engagement and mutual growth.
Andall stressed the importance of stronger Africa–Caribbean links, noting that small island states like Grenada rely on global partnerships to tackle climate vulnerabilities and migration pressures.
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Dickon Mitchell’s visit is expected to conclude with a series of high-level meetings with President John Dramani Mahama and other government officials, aimed at formalising agreements and strengthening bilateral relations between Ghana and Grenada.
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