Ghana is facing renewed concern over HIV as the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) reports persistently high infection rates, particularly among vulnerable and high-risk groups.
New data from the Programme show disproportionately high HIV prevalence among female sex workers, men who have sex with men, and transgender women, highlighting the ongoing public health challenge.
Speaking in an interview on Friday, January 9, 2026, the Head of Prevention, Counselling and Nutrition at the NACP, Ms Caroline Adonadga, said recent HIV testing data highlight an urgent need for stronger prevention and response efforts.
She disclosed that approximately 45 out of every 100 female sex workers tested were HIV-positive.
Among men who have sex with men, about 26 out of every 100 tested positive, while nearly 48 out of every 100 transgender women tested were found to be living with HIV.
Ms Adonadga explained that these figures should not be viewed as limited to specific groups, but rather as a reflection of a broader national problem.
“These numbers show that Ghana is dealing with a generalised HIV epidemic. The virus affects children, adolescents, and adults across all communities,” she said in an interview with Channel One TV.
She therefore called for enhanced prevention measures, wider access to testing and counselling services, and continuous public education, with particular attention to populations at higher risk, to help reduce new infections and control the spread of HIV nationwide.
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SOURCES:The Ghana Report
Story By:Will Agyapong
