Adults aged 25 and above constitute majority of HIV population – AIDS Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission has expressed concern over the rising rate of new HIV infections, particularly among adults aged 25-49, who constitute 84.7% of the HIV population.

The country saw a 9% increase in HIV cases from 2013 to 2023, with 17,774 new infections recorded.

While annual AIDS deaths decreased by 20.5%, the Commission emphasizes the need for stringent measures to achieve epidemic control.

The Director-General, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, stresses that HIV is a developmental, economic, and business issue, requiring a collective effort to eliminate AIDS and achieve epidemic control.