Grenada seeks to recruit Ghanaian nurses to address severe health worker shortage

The Government of Grenada has announced its intention to recruit Ghanaian nurses and allied health professionals to help address a critical shortage of health workers in the Caribbean nation. The move aligns with Ghana’s Work Abroad Programme aimed at creating more job opportunities for skilled professionals. This was disclosed during the inaugural Ghana–Grenada political consultation […]

‘15,200 nurses cleared, no room for outside recruitment,’ says GRNMA spokesperson

The Assistant National Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has clarified the ongoing concerns surrounding health sector recruitment. Philemon Gyapong emphasised that financial clearance is now the backbone of employment for nurses and midwives. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, February 24, he stated, “If you don’t have financial […]

Barbados welcomes 155 more nurses from Ghana to bolster healthcare workforce

Barbados has once again strengthened its healthcare workforce with the arrival of 155 nurses from Ghana, landing at the Grantley Adams International Airport on November 3, 2024.  The group, accompanied by Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Health, Adelaide Ntim, was welcomed by Barbados’ Minister of Health and Wellness, Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott, alongside […]

UK redlist: Only better conditions of service can halt exodus of health workers – Ghana Registered Nurses

The red listing of Ghana by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Kingdom (UK) will not halt the ongoing brain drain of health workers, says David Tenkorang, the General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).  Mr Tenkorang believes that the UK and other developed countries will continue to recruit […]

E/R: 6 nursing students sacked, 20 others repeated for poor academic performance

At least six nursing students of the Koforidua Nursing and Midwifery Training College have been sacked. The students were dismissed as a result of poor academic performances, while about 20 others were also repeated. Star News reports that the affected students are mostly students pursuing Registered Midwifery Course. The sacked students are reported to have […]