The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has refuted claims of anti-retroviral drug shortages and subsequent rationing.

He stated that there are ample supplies to cater to those affected by the virus until the next year.

Dr. Atuahene addressed the issue during an interview with the media he said, "there is no rationing. We have enough anti-retroviral medications to treat the whole HIV population. We have enough medications to last a long time, at least until the end of the year and even beyond."

He clarified that while donor partners assist with drugs for around 125,000 individuals, Ghana must secure funding for the remaining 250,000 people living with the virus.

The commission intends to mobilize resources to purchase additional retroviral drugs.

Dr. Atuahene emphasized the need for alternative funding sources to ensure a steady supply of medications from next year onwards.

He noted that if the required pharmaceuticals are not obtained, rationing might become necessary in the future.

However, he reassured that there is currently no rationing in place and the commission is actively working to prevent any potential issues.

“If we don’t have enough by next year, we may have to consider rationing.” But, for the time being, we do not have rationing. Those who rely on narcotics would perish without them, which we must prevent.”