Ghana Intensifies Fight Against HIV

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has intensified its campaign against new HIV infections by promoting free HIV self-testing services and expanding access to condoms and prophylaxis.

The GAC is making HIV self-testing kits available free of charge at various public health facilities in Ghana. Additionally, these kits can also be ordered online for delivery at home, making it more convenient for people to get tested.

The Commission is also expanding access to condoms, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of its efforts to reduce the spread of the disease.

The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Prosper Akanbong, urged Ghanaians to take advantage of the available free HIV self-testing services to know their status and seek early treatment.

## Why it matters The campaign is part of the 2026 World AIDS Day celebration, which is being observed globally on the theme 'Ending AIDS Starts with Access'. In Ghana, the celebration is being marked on the theme '40 Years of Steady Progress: Stepping Up Prevention to End AIDS'. The GAC's efforts are crucial in reducing the spread of HIV and promoting early treatment, which can significantly improve the quality of life for those affected.

The GAC's campaign is a step towards reducing new HIV infections and promoting awareness about the disease. By making HIV self-testing services and prophylaxis more accessible, the Commission aims to encourage people to get tested and seek treatment early, which can help prevent the spread of the disease.