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Ghana AIDS Commission

Ghana AIDS Commission — government agency leading HIV data collection, treatment adherence programs, and prevention initiatives toward ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030.

2026-05-042026-08-29

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July 2026
8 JulJoy Online
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). …
Security recruitment: HIV status alone cannot disqualify applicants – Ghana AIDS Commission
May 2026
29 MayJoy Online
… For this reason, CELPI Africa calls on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, the Ghana AIDS Commission, the National Commission for Civic Education, and other relevant agencies to collaborate in establishing a comprehensive reintegrati …
Medical screening and psychological support should be part of Ghana’s reintegration protocol for returnees from SA
21 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… 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 …
Savana Signatures commended for empowering girls, women and youth
12 MayJoy Online
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. …
Ho West District inaugurates HIV/AIDS committee
4 MayJoy Online
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. …
Condom use remains key to HIV prevention in Ghana – AIDS Commission

Society

Ghana AIDS Commission urges workplace HIV and wellness policies

The News

The Acting Director of Policy and Planning at the Ghana AIDS Commission has called on institutions to institutionalise Workplace HIV and Wellness Policies to protect workers' dignity and enhance productivity. The National Workplace HIV and Wellness Policy, revised in 2025 and launched in April 2026, addresses HIV, tuberculosis, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases to support employee well-being.

28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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Ghana AIDS Commission urges workplace HIV and wellness policies
The Acting Director of Policy and Planning at the Ghana AIDS Commission has called on institutions to institutionalise Workplace HIV and Wellness Policies to protect workers' dignity and enhance productivity. The National Workplace HIV and Wellness Policy, revised in 2025 and launched in April 2026, addresses HIV, tuberculosis, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases to support employee well-being.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Ghana AIDS Commission trains partners on HIV data collection systems
The Ghana AIDS Commission has launched a nationwide training programme to improve HIV data collection, analysis and reporting at community level among civil society organisations and partners. The initiative aims to strengthen data quality and reliability to guide policy decisions and measure progress towards ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

HIV stigma threatens Ghana's goal to end epidemic by 2030
HIV stigma risks derailing Ghana's 2030 target to end HIV as a public health threat, as negative attitudes and discrimination discourage people from testing, seeking treatment, and remaining in care, according to AIDS Healthcare Foundation Ghana's Country Programme Manager.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Ghana's NGOs should strengthen MMDAs, not replace them
Ghana's NGOs should focus on building the capacity of local government institutions (MMDAs) rather than replacing them with project-based services that disappear when funding ends. This approach protects democratic accountability and ensures sustainable service delivery.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Gender Department alarmed by rising teenage pregnancy in Ashanti
The Department of Gender in the Ashanti Region has raised concern over increasing teenage pregnancy among adolescents and stressed the need for sustained collaboration among parents, schools, communities, health professionals, government agencies and development partners to address contributing factors. The concern was raised during sensitisation workshops organised by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund and the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, aimed at strengthening adolescent-friendly health services and improving access to sexual and reproductive health information.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Ghana AIDS Commission urges treatment adherence for HIV patients
The Ghana AIDS Commission says there is no cure for HIV and urges persons diagnosed with the disease to remain on antiretroviral treatment to suppress the virus. The commission notes that while treatment is highly effective, only 57 per cent of an estimated 337,435 persons living with HIV in Ghana are currently on treatment, a shortfall attributed to stigma, denial, and patients discontinuing medication when they feel healthy or turning to prayer and herbal remedies.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 10 August

Men transmit HIV at three times the rate of women
The Ghana AIDS Commission reports that men living with HIV transmit the virus to female partners at a rate of 9.73 per cent, compared to 2.96 per cent for female-to-male transmission, citing 2023 data. The commission attributes the difference to biological and physiological factors that make women more susceptible to infection during sexual intercourse.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

Ghana AIDS Commission urges responsible media HIV reporting
The Ghana AIDS Commission and AIDS Healthcare Foundation called for stronger media engagement and responsible communication during a programme on August 4 aimed at improving HIV reporting, reducing stigma, and promoting accurate public awareness. The Director General stressed that media plays a strategic role in shaping public perceptions and influencing behaviours toward ending AIDS as a public health threat.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

NGO urges intensified HIV education to reduce new infections
The Executive Director of Gosanet Foundation called for increased public education on HIV to reduce new infections and improve access to prevention and treatment services. The Volta Region reported 18,387 people living with HIV as of 2025, with 713 new infections recorded to date, and South Dayi District identified as an area with relatively high HIV cases.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana to deploy condom vending machines nationwide by end 2026
Ghana AIDS Commission will begin installing condom vending machines across the country by the last quarter of 2026 at strategic public locations including lorry stations, mosques, stadia and shopping malls as part of its effort to improve access to condoms and strengthen HIV/AIDS prevention.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

337,435 Ghanaians living with HIV; Greater Accra leads cases
The Ghana AIDS Commission reports 337,435 people currently living with HIV in Ghana, with Greater Accra recording 77,512 cases; Korle-Klottey, Tema, and Accra Metro are the highest-burden areas. The Commission urges intensified efforts in testing, treatment, and prevention to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, noting that 14 out of every 1,000 people are living with HIV and a significant proportion are between ages 15 and 24.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Ghana reports 99.3% PMTCT coverage yet 1,200 babies born with HIV
Ghana AIDS Commission data shows 1,200 babies were born with HIV through mother-to-child transmission in 2024 despite the country reporting 99.3% prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) coverage. The article argues that not knowing one's status is a systems failure rather than individual ignorance, rooted in barriers like lack of early testing access, cost, privacy concerns, and fear of stigma.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two-thirds of world's HIV cases concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa
At the AU Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra, the AU Commissioner for Health noted that nearly two-thirds of people living with HIV globally are in sub-Saharan Africa. While millions of Africans now have access to antiretroviral treatment—described as a major achievement—she stressed the need for sustained commitment and investment to tackle the epidemic and prevent complacency.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana reports decline in HIV infections and AIDS deaths
Ghana recorded a decline in new HIV infections from 16,189 in 2024 to 13,951 in 2025, and AIDS-related deaths fell from 13,429 to 12,051 in the same period, according to the Ghana AIDS Commission's 2025 National HIV Estimates and Projections report. The decline represents nearly a 14% reduction and was attributed to sustained investments in HIV testing, treatment and care services.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns must be intensified to protect workforce
Aba Oppong, Executive Director of Rights and Responsibilities Initiatives Ghana, has called for intensified public awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS, noting that public education on HIV prevention has declined compared to campaigns conducted years ago. She warned that misconceptions about the disease, including beliefs it no longer exists or is caused by spiritual forces, are contributing to continued spread, particularly among youth.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Ghana's Bono region records 1,145 new HIV infections in five months
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.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

Ghana AIDS Commission alarmed by 26% HIV prevalence among gay men
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.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Ghana AIDS Commission acknowledges ARV stock shortages nationwide
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.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

AIDS Commission says no confirmation of wrongful HIV-based rejections
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.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana AIDS Commission clarifies reactive HIV tests in security recruitment
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.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
HIV status alone cannot disqualify employment applicants Ghana AIDS Commission
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.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

Ghana should include health screening in returnee reintegration
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's reintegration framework for citizens evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks should incorporate comprehensive medical screening and psychosocial support, extending assistance beyond transportation and settlement to include health and mental wellness interventions.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

NGO Savana Signatures commended for empowering women and youth
Savana Signatures, a Tamale-based NGO, has been commended for empowering girls, women and youth while fostering community-led development across Ghana, reducing unemployment, and promoting social accountability through initiatives including the Transport Sector Improvement Project and 'Your Voice 4 Matter'.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 12 May

Ho West District inaugurates nine-member HIV/AIDS committee
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.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

Ghana AIDS Commission reaffirms condoms as central HIV prevention tool
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.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →