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The Ghana Health Service’s National HIV and AIDS Control Programme has reported over 34,000 new HIV infections between January and September 2024. This was disclosed by Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager, who highlighted the importance of testing and screening, with approximately 1.3 million individuals screened during this period.
Dr. Addo shared these statistics at the launch of the 2024 World AIDS Day, hosted by the Ghana AIDS Commission. The event featured a candlelight procession in memory of those lost to AIDS. This year’s theme, “Take the Rights Path,” emphasizes the need for renewed commitment to preventing HIV infections and providing essential support to those living with HIV.
Expressing concern over the number of new cases, Dr. Ayisi advised the public, especially sexually active individuals, to use condoms consistently and correctly to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. He also urged individuals living with HIV to adhere strictly to their treatment plans to help prevent transmission.
Dr. Atuahene Kyeremeh, Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to collaborating with partners to achieve the goal of ending HIV by 2030. He emphasized the importance of screening and treatment, encouraging the public to utilize free treatment options available in Ghana.
To commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, the Ghana AIDS Commission has planned various activities, including a grand durbar on December 2 in Accra, with representatives from the Ghana Health Service, the Ministry of Health, UNAIDS, and the National Association of Persons Living with HIV (NAP+).
