{
  "id": 14197275,
  "title": "Ghana targets thousands of overseas nursing jobs under Labour Export Programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ghana-targets-thousands-of-overseas-nursing-jobs-under-labour-export",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:22:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-targets-thousands-of-overseas-nursing-jobs-under-labour-export-programme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian government is pursuing thousands of overseas employment opportunities for trained nurses to meet growing demand in international labor markets, according to Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Emmanuel Agyekum. Countries such as Germany, the United States, and Caribbean nations are actively recruiting Ghanaian nurses to bolster their healthcare systems. Agyekum announced this initiative during a send-off ceremony for the second cohort of Ghanaian health workers embarking on assignments under the government's Labour Export Programme. The minister emphasized that demand from the United States, Illinois, Michigan, Germany, and other states is substantial, and the government aims to facilitate thousands of qualified Ghanaians to work abroad. Grenada, the Bahamas, and Antigua are among the destinations actively seeking Ghanaian health professionals. The recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, requiring applicants to complete necessary forms and undergo a selection process. Successful candidates receive support such as free accommodation and transportation to facilitate their transition into new workplaces. The minister also highlighted the financial benefits of overseas employment, citing Antigua as an example where nurses can earn up to 2,500 dollars annually. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, representing President John Dramani Mahama, urged the departing nurses to uphold Ghana's reputation in their new roles, emphasizing professionalism, commitment, and positive representation of the country. The Labour Export Programme is part of the government's strategy to create employment opportunities by connecting skilled Ghanaian workers with international labor markets, although specifics regarding total vacancies, timelines, and placements are not provided.",
  "summary": "The government is seeking to secure thousands of overseas employment opportunities for Ghanaian nurses as demand for skilled health professionals grows in several international labour markets. Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Emmanuel Agyekum says countries including Germany, the United States and Caribbean nations are seeking Ghanaian nurses to support their healthcare systems. He said…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ghana sends 61 health workers to Grenada under Labour Export Programme",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ghana-sends-61-health-workers-to-grenada-under-labour-export-programme",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:51:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}