Ireland will invest in developing nursing and midwifery professions in Kenya through a new bilateral labour agreement. The plan aims to address shortages in the nursing and midwifery workforce in Ireland by increasing the number of Kenyan nurses and midwives working there. Collaboration with the World Health Organization will help develop and monitor the workforce development and migration model. Despite efforts by Kenya to train health workers, fiscal constraints limit their absorption into the domestic market. Ireland also faces a shortfall in nursing and midwifery graduates. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly prioritizes retaining and providing attractive career pathways for nurses and midwives. Collaborating with Kenya on fair and ethical bilateral agreements can benefit both countries.
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Irish-Kenyan agreement aims to address healthcare staff shortages
