The High Commissioner of Barbados to Ghana, Juliette Byone-Sutherland, has called for opportunities for Barbadian nurses to undergo health training in Ghana, emphasizing the benefits of hands-on experience in the country’s healthcare system.

During a meeting with the Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, discussions centered on strengthening healthcare collaboration between the two nations.

The Minister outlined key initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery in Ghana, including incentives for rural health workers such as salary bonuses, accelerated promotions, and scholarships for further education.

Plans to improve regional and teaching hospitals and the need for additional healthcare facilities in Ghana’s newly created regions were also highlighted.

Byone-Sutherland acknowledged Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its health sector and proposed that Barbadian nurses could gain valuable practical experience through training programmes in the country.

This engagement underscores the significance of international partnerships in healthcare development. The Ministry of Health continues to explore initiatives to support healthcare workers and improve service delivery for Ghanaians.

Ghana has already established ties with Barbados in the health sector. Since 2022, approximately 400 Ghanaian registered nurses have been deployed to Barbados as part of an exchange programme.