{
  "id": 6586397,
  "title": "MoGCSP intensifies community dialogue in Chorkor, Mamprobi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/mogcsp-intensifies-community-dialogue-in-chorkor-mamprobi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T12:36:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/mogcsp-intensifies-community-dialogue-in-chorkor-mamprobi/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) is ramping up community discussions in Chorkor and Mamprobi, areas characterized by vulnerable populations. The initiative, a joint effort between MoGCSP and the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service, aimed to educate residents about government social protection schemes and assistance for those in need.\n\nDuring the Community Dialogue, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, emphasized that social protection should not be confined to central government's purview. Instead, it should be integral to local development and community building efforts. Dr. Lartey also highlighted the collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority to streamline the registration and renewal process for eligible vulnerable and disabled individuals under the National Health Insurance Scheme.\n\nThe Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Okoe Vanderpuije, lauded MoGCSP for bringing the dialogue directly to the communities, stating that such interactions would enable the government to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by residents. Representatives from the Ministry and other stakeholders educated the residents on crucial issues such as domestic violence, child marriage, teenage pregnancy, human trafficking, child protection, NHIS, and the LEAP reassessment exercise.\n\nThe dialogue provided a platform for Chorkor and Mamprobi residents to voice their concerns and questions about social protection programs and other community issues. This community engagement allowed residents to gain clarity on the available support systems and encouraged them to utilize the free registration and renewal services to ensure access to essential healthcare.",
  "summary": "By; Diana Adjei The engagement, organised in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service, provided residents with information on Government’s social protection programmes and support available to vulnerable individuals and households. Speaking at the Community Dialogue, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said […]",
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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."
}