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.

Addressing the workers before their departure, Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah urged them to uphold high professional and ethical standards, stressing that their conduct would influence how Ghanaians are perceived in the host country.

He encouraged them to represent Ghana positively and ensure their service leaves a lasting impression on Grenada’s healthcare system.

“Your certificate or your qualification may open the door for you, but your character will determine how long the door will be kept open,” Dr Debrah said.

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.

The Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, also urged the workers to honour the terms of their contracts and maintain professionalism throughout their stay in Grenada.

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.