Ghana and Grenada Ink Historic Deal to Deploy Nurses, with 20 More Labour Agreements in the Pipeline
In a landmark move for South-South cooperation, Ghana and Grenada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 17, 2025, paving the way for Ghanaian nurses and allied health professionals to work in Grenada’s public health facilities. This agreement, formalized during Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell’s state visit to Accra, marks a significant step in addressing Grenada’s critical shortage of skilled healthcare workers while offering Ghanaian professionals new opportunities for international exposure and career growth. Alongside this, Ghana’s government revealed that it is negotiating 20 additional labour mobility agreements with other countries, signaling an ambitious push to create dignified job opportunities for its youth abroad.
The Ghana-Grenada MoU, co-chaired by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Grenada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall, builds on a foundation of deepening bilateral ties established in 2024, including visa waivers. Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama hailed the agreement as a “mutually beneficial partnership,” emphasizing the global reputation of Ghanaian health workers for their skill and compassion. Under the deal, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals from Ghana will be temporarily deployed to Grenada, helping to bolster the Caribbean nation’s strained healthcare system while gaining valuable international experience.
This initiative aligns with Ghana’s broader strategy to address domestic underemployment in its healthcare sector, where approximately 70,000 trained health workers remain underutilized, while contributing to global health equity. For Grenada, the influx of skilled professionals promises to strengthen its public health infrastructure, which has faced challenges due to limited local capacity. The agreement also sets a precedent for future collaborations in education, trade, and capacity building, showcasing the potential of South-South partnerships in a globalized world.
Beyond the Grenada deal, Ghana is positioning itself as a leader in ethical labour migration by pursuing 20 additional bilateral labour mobility agreements (BLMAs) with countries across Europe, Africa, and beyond. These negotiations, supported by organizations like the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the International Labour Organization (ILO), aim to create safe, regulated job opportunities for Ghana’s youthful population (median age ~20) in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, construction, ICT, agriculture, and services.
