The National HIV and AIDS Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service says over 34,000 new HIV infections have been detected from January to the third quarter of 2024.
This was disclosed by Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo, the Programme Manager.
He has therefore underscored the need for public testing and screening.
According to him, approximately 1.3 million people were screened during this period.
“Between January and the third quarter alone, the number of people we identified as positives through our testing activities was 34,000,” he said at the launch of the 2024 World AIDS Day, organised by the Ghana AIDS Commission.
The World AIDS Day is celebrated annually on December 1 as a reminder for countries to renew their commitment to preventing new HIV infections and providing essential services for all individuals living with HIV globally.
The theme for 2024 World AIDS Day is “Take the Rights Path.”
He was worried at the rate of new infections recorded in the first three quarters of 2024.
He lamented that this was a threat to Ghana’s goal of ending the epidemic by 2030.
He also advised the sexually active individuals to prioritise their health by consistently and correctly using condoms as a protective measure against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
“The safest way to protect each other is to be faithful to your partner. Reduce new infections by behaving well or abstaining from sexual activities.”
He further admonished persons living with HIV to take their treatment seriously to prevent further transmission.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
