In a significant move to strengthen its healthcare system, St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the recruitment of a new group of professional nurses from Ghana. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew revealed this development during a media roundtable on October 7, 2025, highlighting it as a key outcome of the Federation’s growing ties with Africa. This initiative reflects a strategic shift toward fostering South-South cooperation and sustainable partnerships with African nations. Dr. Drew emphasized that the recruitment is part of a broader effort to enhance human resource capacity in critical sectors such as health, education, and technology, while advancing the Africa-Caribbean cooperation agenda. The Prime Minister, who recently co-chaired a historic meeting between CARICOM and the African Union in Ethiopia, stressed the importance of transforming historical and diplomatic connections into tangible benefits. This partnership has already led to collaborations with African institutions like the Open University of Tanzania, Cape Coast University in Ghana, and Afreximbank. The Ghanaian nurses, set to arrive in the coming months, will integrate into the national healthcare system, supporting the Ministry of Health’s goals of improving service delivery, expanding capacity, and enhancing patient care. This initiative aligns with the government’s Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), particularly its focus on Healthcare Advancement and International Cooperation.
Ghanaian Nurses to Bolster St. Kitts and Nevis’ Healthcare Workforce
