Over 100,000 unaware people are spreading HIV virus in Ghana

More than 100,000 unaware individuals in Ghana are carrying HIV virus, according to a statement from the Ghana Aids Commission.

Shockingly, these carriers are completely unaware of their status, contributing to the inadvertent spread of the disease.

Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director General of the Commission, disclosed this alarming information during an interview with JoyNews. The revelation came after the Commission announced the HIV figures at a news conference held in Accra on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Dr. Atuahene emphasized that over 28% of people living with HIV have not undergone testing, amounting to approximately 100,000 individuals who remain unaware of their condition. This lack of awareness poses a significant challenge, as these unknowing carriers may unknowingly spread the virus, further exacerbating the epidemic.

Highlighting the importance of knowing one’s HIV status, Dr. Atuahene stressed that early detection can significantly impact treatment success rates.