Antigua and Barbuda has requested additional Ghanaian health workers following what it has described as the impressive contribution of the first group of 120 nurses deployed from Ghana.

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the development after holding a bilateral meeting with his Antiguan counterpart, Everly Paul Chet Greene, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

According to Mr Ablakwa, the Caribbean nation is satisfied with the contribution of the Ghanaian nurses and wants more health professionals from Ghana to support its healthcare system.

He disclosed that the first group of 120 nurses was making an impressive impact, prompting Antigua and Barbuda to request additional health workers.

First group of 120 nurses deployed in January

The initial group of 120 Ghanaian nurses travelled to Antigua and Barbuda in January 2026 under three-year employment contracts.

Their deployment was part of a labour mobility arrangement designed to help address staffing needs in the Caribbean country’s healthcare sector while creating international employment opportunities for Ghanaian health professionals.

The positive feedback from Antigua and Barbuda could open the door for more Ghanaian nurses and other qualified health workers to secure employment in the country.

However, the government has not yet announced the number of additional professionals requested or when another group could be deployed.

Ghana strengthens healthcare cooperation with Caribbean countries

The latest request highlights Ghana’s growing healthcare and labour cooperation with countries in the Caribbean.

The government has been pursuing bilateral arrangements to connect Ghanaian professionals with employment opportunities abroad while supporting countries that need skilled workers in key sectors.

During his engagements at CHOGM, Mr Ablakwa also discussed other areas of cooperation between Ghana and Caribbean nations, including trade, tourism, maritime activities and energy.

Ghana’s engagement with Antigua and Barbuda is therefore part of a wider effort to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with the region.

More opportunities for Ghanaian health professionals

The request for additional workers could provide further opportunities for Ghanaian nurses seeking international employment and professional experience.

It also demonstrates the potential of labour mobility agreements to create employment opportunities while supporting healthcare delivery in partner countries.

Further details on recruitment arrangements, the number of professionals required and the timeline for the next deployment are yet to be announced.

For Ghanaian health workers interested in international opportunities, any further recruitment exercise will depend on the official arrangements and requirements agreed by both countries.

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