Approximately one hundred twenty-eight thousand, eight hundred thirty-three Ghanaians (128,833) are unaware that they are living with HIV, representing about 35% of total cases.

This figure is based on data from the total cases recorded in 2023 and new infections reported in 2024.

In 2023, the Ghana AIDS Commission recorded 334,095 HIV cases, and in the nine months of 2024, 34,000 new infections were documented, bringing the total to about 368095.

According to the Commission, 55% of those who are aware of their HIV status are not enrolled in antiretroviral treatment, which is crucial for managing the virus and preventing further transmission.

“Despite the progress we have made, the epidemic care continues to show a very low rate of decline…It is estimated that 35% of Ghanaians living with HIV, have not tested and don’t know their HIV status. While 55% of them are not on antiretroviral medicines,” Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, said.

The Commission pointed out that non-adherence to antiretroviral treatment among individuals has hindered the achievement of treatment targets.

In his address at the World AIDS Day National Durbar Celebration on December 2, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, Director-General of the Commission, acknowledged these challenges but also highlighted the significant progress the Commission has made, despite the obstacles.

The Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, encouraged advocates to focus on promoting prevention efforts as a key strategy to eradicate the disease.

“As much as possible, we must invest our energies into prevention so that with time, elimination would be the standard, so that we can be like other countries, the first world countries.”