The Ghana AIDS Commission has raised alarm over the critical shortage of funds to effectively combat HIV/AIDS in the country. Speaking on Thursday, October 3, the Commission’s Director General, Kyeremeh Atuahene, voiced concerns during an interview with JoyNews about how financial limitations are severely affecting efforts to prevent the spread of the virus, provide treatment, and offer support to those living with HIV/AIDS.
Atuahene explained that the lack of adequate resources has become a major hurdle in the fight against the epidemic, impeding the commission’s ability to reduce new infections and improve the well-being of those affected. He further noted that the funding gap has restricted access to essential services such as testing, counseling, and life-saving antiretroviral treatment. This shortage has left many Ghanaians unaware of their HIV status, exacerbating the risk of transmission.
The Commission stressed the urgency of raising awareness about the virus, particularly among high-risk and vulnerable populations, to curb new infections and encourage early diagnosis and treatment. In addition to highlighting the immediate financial challenges, Atuahene called for stronger partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international bodies to mobilize resources and scale up HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs.
“We need the resources to expand services and ensure that everyone who requires prevention, treatment, and care receives it. This is critical if we are to reduce new infections, AIDS-related deaths, and increase the uptake of HIV prevention and treatment services,” Atuahene stated.
The Commission reiterated that without significant funding support, Ghana’s battle against HIV/AIDS could be severely compromised, jeopardizing the progress made so far in addressing the epidemic.
SOURCE: https://dew360.net
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