Ghana is facing a serious HIV crisis, with about 50 people getting infected every day. This is a really alarming statistic, and it’s mostly affecting people between the ages of 15 and 49.
According to the Ghana AIDS Commission, there were 17,774 new HIV infections recorded in 2023, with the majority of them being among adults. Currently, there are about 334,095 people living with HIV/AIDS in Ghana, including 17,550 children under 15.
The regions with the highest numbers of people living with HIV are Greater Accra, Ashanti, and the Eastern Region. At the district level, the Accra Metropolitan Area, Kumasi Metropolitan Area, and Ledzokuku Municipality have the highest HIV prevalence. Despite some progress in reducing new infections and AIDS-related deaths, the rate of decline is not enough to meet Ghana’s national HIV reduction targets.
Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, is urging for stronger interventions to achieve national and global targets. He emphasized that while Ghana has made some progress, more needs to be done to reach the 95-95-95 target by 2025 and 98-98-98 by 2030. The commission is calling for collective efforts to enhance public awareness, improve healthcare services, and ensure early testing and treatment.
The Ghana AIDS Commission is committed to tackling the epidemic, but they need stronger partnerships and community involvement to curb new infections and support those affected. With 50 new infections recorded daily, it’s essential that stakeholders work together to address this issue.
