Sixty one Ghanaian health workers have been deployed to Grenada under the government’s Labour Export Programme to help address the Caribbean nation’s shortage of skilled healthcare professionals.
The workers will serve in various medical facilities under two-year renewable contracts, providing healthcare services as part of efforts to meet Grenada’s staffing needs.
He encouraged them to represent Ghana positively and ensure their service leaves a lasting impression on Grenada’s healthcare system.
He urged the health workers to perform their duties diligently so that their contribution would strengthen Ghana’s reputation as a source of qualified and dependable healthcare professionals.
He further encouraged them to return to Ghana at the end of their contractual period.
“Go and work well, don’t mess up. Try and raise the flag of Ghana. Be professional. Professionalism is key. This is what we expect from you,” he said.
Mr Agyekum disclosed that the government was making progress with plans to deploy additional nurses to Germany and other Caribbean countries as part of efforts to expand employment opportunities for Ghanaian health professionals abroad.
The Labour Export Programme is intended to create overseas employment opportunities for Ghanaians while enabling participating countries to address labour shortages in key sectors, including healthcare.
