Ablakwa seeks Ghana–UK deal to protect health workers abroad
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for a government-to-government agreement between Ghana and the United Kingdom to improve the welfare and career prospects of Ghanaian health professionals working in Britain.
He said a formal bilateral framework would help protect the rights of Ghanaian doctors, nurses and other health workers abroad, promote ethical recruitment practices and ensure that the movement of professionals benefits both countries.
Mr Ablakwa made the call during a meeting with the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, in Accra, where the two sides reviewed priority areas for cooperation in 2026.
He described relations between Ghana and the UK as growing stronger and said discussions were guided by the broader foreign policy direction of President John Dramani Mahama. According to him, steps have already begun to elevate the long-standing ties into a full strategic partnership.
The talks identified security, trade, job creation, health, education, governance and constitutional reform as key areas for deeper collaboration, reflecting a comprehensive approach to strengthening bilateral relations.
Mr Ablakwa also appealed for Ghana to be exempted from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and its associated fees for Ghanaian students and professionals seeking opportunities in the UK, arguing that English has been Ghana’s main language of instruction for decades.
The meeting ended on a lighter note, with the minister inviting the British High Commissioner to his North Tongu constituency for a traditional Akple and Fetri Detsi meal if Ghana’s Black Stars manage to defeat England at the World Cup.
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