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October 13, 2026

• The Asogli State has welcomed the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as Mahama Cares, recognizing its potential to address healthcare gaps.
• Traditional authorities, led by Togbe Kasa III, called for transparent and responsible management of the Fund's resources, cautioning against misuse.
• The GMTF is viewed as a laudable initiative that could bridge deficiencies in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and improve access to specialised medical treatment.
• The GMTF Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, engaged the Asogli chiefs as part of a Volta Regional sensitisation tour to build awareness and stakeholder collaboration.
• The Fund's mandate includes supporting the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, enhancing access to specialised medical care, and strengthening the training of health professionals.

October 13, 2026

• Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, met with Italy’s Ambassador, Laura Ranalli.
• The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and attracting investment into Ghana’s energy sector.
• Discussions explored opportunities for partnerships with Italian companies to unlock investment and support sector development.
• The proposed collaboration aims to align with Ghana’s energy priorities and foster stronger business partnerships.
• Dr. Jinapor expressed optimism for deepening Ghana-Italy relations to support energy objectives and sustainable economic growth.

October 13, 2026

• The Ghanaian government aims to create 100,000 digitally enabled jobs within two years through its One Million Coders Programme.
• The program is shifting its focus from mere digital skills training to actively securing employment opportunities for beneficiaries, following a presidential directive.
• The National Democratic Congress' manifesto commits to training one million Ghanaians in digital skills over four years, with efforts now focused on connecting trained individuals to businesses.
• Ghana seeks to build a large pool of skilled digital workers to meet growing demand, particularly from international companies looking to outsource work.
• The program has already produced 10,000 data annotators, and the Minister for Communication is conducting monitoring visits to assess progress in regions like Ashanti.