According to the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), 35% of the nation's HIV-positive population is unaware of their status, and more than half (55%) of them are not taking antiretroviral medication. Achieving the Commission's therapeutic objectives is hampered by this disparity.

Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the GAC, spoke at the National Durbar for World AIDS Day on December 2 and praised the advancements made in the fight against the disease while pointing out the difficulties that still exist. He pointed out that because of errors in testing and treatment compliance, the rate of decrease in new infections is still modest.

According to estimates, 35% of Ghanaian HIV-positive individuals have not received a test and are not aware of their status, and 55% are not receiving antiretroviral therapy, Dr. Atuahene said.

In his remarks, Ghana's Health Minister, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, emphasized the importance of stepping up prevention measures to eradicate HIV/AIDS in the country. In order to move Ghana closer to the norms established by industrialized countries, he advised stakeholders to concentrate on preventative measures.

“We must prioritize prevention efforts so that, over time, elimination becomes achievable. This will allow us to match the progress of first-world countries,” Dr. Boye said.

The event, themed “Ending AIDS Together: Stepping Up Efforts,” sought to highlight the importance of collective action in addressing the epidemic.