Ghana, City of Columbus sign MoU to establish nursing partnership programme
Ghana and the City of Columbus in Ohio have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Ghana-Columbus Nursing Partnership Programme, aimed at strengthening nursing education, workforce development and healthcare collaboration between the two sides.
The Ministry of Health in Ghana has forged a new pathway for qualified nurses to secure employment opportunities in the United States. This agreement, signed between the Government of Ghana and the City of Columbus, Ohio, follows extensive technical discussions with US counterparts. The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, highlighted that the MoU extends beyond recruitment, emphasizing the need to safeguard the rights, welfare, and professional interests of Ghanaian health workers.
He further stated that the initiative aligns with Ghana’s Migration Policy and international standards, aiming to provide credible and decent employment opportunities for Ghanaian health professionals abroad. The partnership leverages the existing Sister-City relationship between Accra and Columbus, along with the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme.
The Minister assured that further partnerships will be pursued to create decent jobs for Ghanaian health professionals abroad, ensuring their welfare and professional rights are protected.
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