Ghana deploys 47 health workers to Saint Kitts and Nevis under migration initiative
Ghana has deployed 47 health professionals to Saint Kitts and Nevis under the government's Health Workforce Migration Initiative. This program is designed to provide temporary overseas employment opportunities while safeguarding Ghana's health system. The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Health as part of a managed migration framework, ensuring health workers are engaged on fixed-term contracts and are expected to return home after their service abroad. The professionals will serve in Saint Kitts and Nevis on two to three-year contracts.
Some health workers expressed excitement about the opportunity, eager to deliver quality healthcare services and represent Ghana positively. They also thanked the government for creating the platform, describing it as a major career development opportunity. Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, and Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, were present at the Accra International Airport to bid farewell. The Deputy Minister of Health assured that the professionals will return after completing their two-year service and will benefit from attractive remuneration, improved working conditions, and other incentives. She described the initiative as a "win-win" arrangement for both Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis, noting it will expose professionals to international training and experience.
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