Sixty-one Ghanaian nurses have been officially welcomed to Grenada following their arrival in the Caribbean country to contribute to its healthcare delivery.The nurses received an official welcome ceremony on October 16, 2026, marking a significant milestone in their international professional journey.The ceremony celebrated their arrival and recognised the contribution they are expected to make to healthcare services in Grenada.Their arrival marks a new chapter in their professional careers as they take up opportunities to work outside Ghana and contribute their skills and experience to the country’s healthcare sector.BackgroundGhana and Grenada signed a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation in October 2025 to facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses for employment in the Caribbean country.The agreement followed discussions between President John Dramani Mahama and Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell on strengthening bilateral relations, including cooperation in healthcare.Grenada expressed interest in recruiting Ghanaian nurses and allied health professionals to help address shortages in its healthcare system.The partnership forms part of Ghana’s broader Labour Export Programme, which seeks to expand international employment opportunities for skilled Ghanaians while supporting workforce needs in partner countries.The government has urged the deployed workers to demonstrate competence, discipline and professionalism to sustain such opportunities for other Ghanaian professionals.