Friday, 30 October

Ghana recorded nearly 14,000 new HIV infections in 2025 - AIDS Commission

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Ghana AIDS Commission discloses nearly 14,000 new HIV infections in Ghana in 2025

Ghana recorded nearly 14,000 new HIV infections in 2025 with Greater Accra Region accounting for more than 3,100 cases as risky sexual behaviour rises and condom use declines, according to the Ghana AIDS Commission.

The Ghana AIDS Commission has warned that Ghana remains off track to achieve the global 95-95-95 HIV targets under its 2026 to 2030 National Strategic Plan.

Giving the breakdown of the infections, the commission noted that Ghana recorded 13,951 new HIV infections in 2025 with women accounting for 8,900 cases, representing 63.8 percent of the total.

Greater Accra recorded 3,141 new infections, making it the region with the highest number of cases.

 

 

Source: classfmonline.com