More than 500,000 Ghanaians are currently living with HIV/AIDS, according to the Ghana AIDS Commission, underscoring the continued difficulty the nation confronts in combating the illness.
The Commission estimates that the national HIV prevalence rate is 1.7%, with regional variations. The country’s northern regions claim the lowest rates, while the Eastern Region has the highest.
Dr Prosper Kharmacelle Akanbong, Assistant Director of the Ghana AIDS Commission, told Adom News that in order to help stop the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), everyone taking part in this year’s Kwahu Easter celebrations should use condoms and practise safe sex.
Dr. Akanbong encouraged the public to utilise the condoms, saying, “There are enough available for free distribution during the celebrations.”
To protect their health and future, he also urged young people to abstain from high-risk behaviours, including drug misuse and illicit mining, which are linked to the rising number of HIV cases.
To stop the spread of HIV in Ghana, Dr Akanbong emphasised the importance of responsible behaviour, public education, and access to preventive resources.
