- Almost a thousand people are currently living with HIV/AIDS in the Dormaa West District, according to Ebenezer Bennie, the AIDS Coordinator for the district. He claims that anti-retroviral-treated pregnant women and children are among those who are afflicted.
- In a conversation with Nsoromma FM, Ebenezer Bennie also revealed that more than 200 of the over 700 people who willingly underwent testing in the first half of the year were confirmed to be HIV/AIDS positive. He urged the populace to participate in voluntary testing so they may learn their status and make informed life plans.
- Recently, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, revealed that 354,927 people in the nation are HIV positive overall.
- Speaking at the 2022 National and Sub-National HIV Estimates and Projections, Dr. Atuahene stated that Greater Accra was the region with the highest number of HIV estimates (85, 403), followed by Ashanti Region (72, 429), and Eastern Region (46, 339).
- He stated that 9,359 people have died from AIDS, with 4,353 male and 5,006 female. According to Dr. Atuahene, the nation saw 16,574 new HIV infections, with 5,647 male cases and 10,927 female cases. He stated that there were 2,868 children under the age of 14 and 13,706 people aged 15 and over. A vulnerable population and specific geographic areas continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic, he said, adding that “it is imperative that we face these discrepancies head-on and ensure that our response is comprehensive and reaches those most in need.”
- According to Dr. Atuahene, data on HIV estimates and projections were produced using an upgraded version of the software that could calculate progress toward the “95-95-95” targets and provide the specific strategic data needed to enhance geographic planning and target setting for the creation of national HIV strategic plans. By 2030, the “95-95-95” initiative aims to identify 95% of all HIV-positive people, treat 95% of them with antiretroviral medication (ART), and achieve viral suppression in 95% of them.
