Tag Archives: HIV/AIDS

As couples celebrated Valentine’s Day on February 14, some pharmacies in Accra reported a notable decline in condom sales, a sharp contrast to trends observed in previous years. This development reflects a recent report by the Ghana AIDS Commission, which highlights a worrying drop in condom use, particularly among young …

The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) is facing a significant challenge in promoting the use of female condoms, with nearly 50,000 units expiring due to low public demand. According to Dr. Anthony Ashinyo, Deputy Programme Manager of the NACP, the expired condoms were part of a large consignment meant to …

Due to the United States’ decision to stop funding HIV/AIDS initiatives, Ghana is expected to lose about $138.7 million in financial help this year. The USAID Foreign Assistance Discretionary Request Report called for the funds, which was intended to promote important areas like governance, economic growth, health, and education. According …