GHANA AIDS COMMISSION BOSS URGES PARENTS TO OPENLY DISCUSS HIV PREVENTION WITH THEIR CHILDREN
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, has urged parents to openly discuss HIV prevention with their children, stressing the need to treat the disease as a health issue rather than merely a sexual matter.
Speaking to Adom News, Dr Akanbong said children need early education on HIV prevention as they grow and prepare for adulthood.
He explained that although effective treatment enables people living with HIV to lead long and healthy lives, the infection currently requires lifelong management.
He also identified stigma as a major concern, calling for greater openness and education to help address misconceptions surrounding the disease.
Dr Akanbong further urged parents to integrate HIV prevention into reproductive health discussions at home to equip their children with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions and protect themselves against infection.
