News
HIV cases soar in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern regions
- /home/u249204778/domains/spectator.com.gh/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 27
https://spectator.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HIV-cases-on-the-rise-alarming.jpg&description= HIV cases soar in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern regions', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
- Share
- Tweet /home/u249204778/domains/spectator.com.gh/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 72
https://spectator.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HIV-cases-on-the-rise-alarming.jpg&description= HIV cases soar in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern regions', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
The 2024 National HIV and Subnational Estimates has revealed that Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern regions have recorded the highest number of HIV infections and population.
Data from the Ghana Aids Commission (GAC) shows that 77,821 persons living with HIV reside in Greater Accra, 63,159 in Ashanti, and 44,792 in the Eastern Region. The North East Region recorded the lowest figure, with 1,717 cases.
Mr Issiah Doe Kwao, Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at GAC, attributed the high infection rates to unprotected sex, risky sexual behaviours, limited HIV awareness, and low condom use among the youth.
He told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that Accra Metro recorded 451 new infections, Kumasi 360, Techiman Municipal 264, Kpone-Katamanso 252, and Ga East 206—making them the five districts with the highest number of new cases.
Mr Kwao encouraged young people to use lubricated condoms, describing them as safe and effective.
He said GAC is scaling up HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and self-testing to strengthen prevention and widen access to treatment, particularly among high-risk groups.
He further noted that stigma and discrimination continue to hinder testing and care services, stressing the need to reinforce the national HIV response.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), HIV remains a major global public health challenge, with 44.1 million lives lost to date.
As of end-2024, an estimated 40.8 million people were living with HIV worldwide, 65 per cent of whom were in the WHO African region.
In 2024, approximately 1.3 million new infections occurred globally, alongside 630,000 HIV-related deaths.
Although there is no cure, WHO states that effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care now enable people living with HIV to live long, healthy lives. –GNA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), through its Technical Directorate, will organize a one-day workshop for Ghana Premier League coaches ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The virtual session will bring together head coaches of all Premier League clubs for an engagement aimed at strengthening technical standards, enhancing professionalism, and ensuring a common understanding of key issues ahead of the new campaign.
It will be led by GFA Technical Director, Dr. Joseph Kwame Mintah, together with members of the Technical Directorate.
The workshop will provide a platform for coaches to engage the directorate on matters relating to their roles and responsibilities, with focus on key technical and administrative areas to ensure the smooth running of the competition.
Particular attention will be paid to the conduct and responsibilities of team officials, with emphasis on discipline, professionalism and adherence to competition regulations.
The exercise is expected to equip participants with relevant guidance and practical information as clubs finalize preparations for the new season.
The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League will kick off on Saturday, September 5, 2026, when Vision FC host Young Apostles at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema New Town.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Monday’s, August 31, 2026, decorated Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters with his new rank of Chief Inspector.
The decoration ceremony took place at the National Police Headquarters in Accra.
Chief Inspector Atubra was promoted in recognition of his bravery and exceptional efforts in saving lives and protecting property during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region on August 26, 2026.
The IGP commended him for his courage, quick response and dedication to duty, noting that his actions exemplify the professionalism and service expected of police officers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
