Recent concerning allegations of an alleged HIV spread among students on the University of Ghana's Legon campus have been denied. The university administration responded to remarks made by Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh on GTV's Breakfast Show claiming a sizable portion of University of Ghana students were HIV + in a statement issued on October 25, 2024.

Rev. Tetteh's comments were deemed "insensitive and highly disappointing" by university administrators, who also said that his claims were "totally unfounded and not supported by available data." The statement warned that unfounded claims might increase stigma, fear, and false information, underscoring the need for any public discussion about HIV/AIDS to be based on factual facts rather than speculation.

The University considers his comments to be extremely disappointing and inappropriate. The statement emphasized that such conversations must be based on scientific diagnosis rather than unsubstantiated reports, saying, "His claims are totally unfounded." Officials also emphasized that, particularly in the absence of supporting data, utilizing private health information to associate HIV prevalence with certain organizations or groups runs the danger of causing needless anxiety.

The University of Ghana described its health and wellness programs to the public, including the Careers and Counseling Directorate's private counseling services and the University Health Services Directorate's required medical examinations. The institution confirmed that these procedures contribute to keeping its employees and students safe and supported.

The administration of the institution was particularly disappointed that a well-known individual of Rev. Tetteh's caliber would make unsupported claims while ignoring the privacy and dignity of anyone who might be impacted. They emphasized the university's dedication to safeguarding the community's health and privacy and urged the public to rely on reliable sources for health information.

In order to avoid spreading false information, the institution vehemently denied any allegations of an HIV outbreak on campus and requested that Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh take back his remarks.