Ghana AIDS Commission — government body coordinating national HIV prevention, treatment, and awareness initiatives, currently addressing ARV shortages and elevated HIV prevalence among vulnerable populations.
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Bambilla, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), has bemoaned the rapid spread of new HIV infections in the gay community in the Bono Region. …
Fresh antiretroviral (ARV) supplies are expected to arrive in the country within the next three to four weeks, as the Ghana AIDS Commission moves to directly address growing concerns over medication stockouts. …
The Ghana AIDS Commission says it has not received confirmation that any applicant was wrongfully rejected by the security services solely on the basis of their HIV status during the recent recruitment exercise. …
The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has moved to clarify public discussion around HIV testing during the recent security services recruitment exercise, following media reports about the number of applicants who reportedly recorded reactive HIV test results. …
The Ghana AIDS Commission has raised concerns that disqualifying applicants from employment based on their HIV status could amount to a breach of the Ghana AIDS Commission Act, 2016 (Act 938). …
… Signatures’ 2025 annual report, held at the organisation’s premises at Gumani in Northern Region The 2025 Annual Report – titled ‘A Defining Year of Resilience, Innovation and People-Centred Action’, brought together security personnel, Ghana Health Service, Ghana AIDS Commission …
The Ho West District Assembly has inaugurated a nine-member District HIV/AIDS Committee under the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) to coordinate and strengthen efforts at combating HIV/AIDS within the district. …
The Ghana AIDS Commission has said that condom use remains a central part of the country’s HIV prevention strategy, describing it as a low-cost and effective tool for reducing infection and preventing unintended pregnancies. …
The Ghana AIDS Commission reported 1,145 new HIV infections in Bono from January to May 2026, with the virus spreading among vulnerable populations. The GAC is distributing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to help contain the spread, and officials are advising consistent treatment adherence and safer practices.
The Ghana AIDS Commission reported 1,145 new HIV infections in Bono from January to May 2026, with the virus spreading among vulnerable populations. The GAC is distributing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to help contain the spread, and officials are advising consistent treatment adherence and safer practices.
The regional coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission warned of a spike in HIV infections among homosexuals in the Bono Region, where prevalence stands at 26 per cent. The commission is distributing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to vulnerable populations and notes that Ghana has achieved 89 per cent viral suppression through consistent medication use.
Ghana AIDS Commission's Director of Technical Services confirmed that antiretroviral medication stock levels at the Central Medical Store and regional stores have fallen below desired thresholds, though shortfalls vary by region. Fresh ARV supplies are expected to arrive within three to four weeks to prevent stockouts and ensure continuity of care.
The Ghana AIDS Commission states it has not received confirmation that security services wrongfully rejected applicants solely because of HIV status during recent recruitment, and is investigating claims with the agencies involved. The Commission notes that of more than 100,000 applicants who underwent medical assessments, about 1,300 tested positive in initial HIV screening, but cautioned that initial screening results do not automatically confirm HIV status.
The Ghana AIDS Commission issued a statement clarifying that reactive HIV test results recorded during security services recruitment do not confirm infection. About 1,300 of roughly 100,000 applicants recorded reactive results, representing approximately 1.3 per cent and broadly in line with Ghana's national HIV prevalence, the Commission said.
The Ghana AIDS Commission stated that HIV status cannot be used to deny employment except in limited circumstances where the position requires specific health conditions. The statement follows concerns that applicants in a security recruitment process were disqualified after testing HIV positive, with the Interior Minister noting about 1,300 applicants tested positive during mandatory medical screening.
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The Ho West District Assembly has inaugurated a nine-member District HIV/AIDS Committee under the Ghana AIDS Commission to coordinate and strengthen efforts at combating HIV/AIDS. The committee, chaired by the District Chief Executive, comprises representatives from health, education, religious, traditional and civil society sectors and is expected to spearhead advocacy, education, prevention and support programmes.
The Ghana AIDS Commission has stated that condom use remains a key part of the country's HIV prevention strategy, describing them as a low-cost and effective tool for reducing HIV and STI infection and preventing unintended pregnancies.