Ghana AIDS Commission records 14,000 new HIV infections in 2025

The Ghana AIDS Commission has reported that nearly 14,000 new HIV infections were recorded across the country in 2025. Data released by the commission indicates a significant gender disparity in transmission rates, with women accounting for approximately 63.8% of all new cases, totaling roughly 8,900 individuals. This development highlights ongoing challenges in the national response to the virus and underscores the vulnerability of specific demographic groups within the population. According to the commission's regional breakdown, the Greater Accra Region remains the primary hotspot for new infections, recording more than 3,100 cases over the year. Health officials attribute the rise in new infections to a combination of factors, most notably an increase in risky sexual behavior among the public. There has also been a reported decline in the use of condoms, a trend that officials warn is undermining years of advocacy and public health education aimed at preventing the spread of the virus. The current trajectory of infections has raised alarms regarding Ghana’s ability to meet international health benchmarks. The commission emphasized that the country is not currently on track to achieve the global 95-95-95 targets, which are integral to the National Strategic Plan for 2026 to 2030. These goals require that 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those diagnosed receive sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 95% of those on treatment achieve viral suppression. To address these gaps, the commission is calling for a renewed focus on behavioral change and increased public awareness. Meeting the 2030 targets will require a concerted effort to reverse the decline in protective measures and ensure that testing and treatment services remain accessible to the most at-risk populations. The 2025 data serves as a critical indicator for policymakers as they prepare to implement the next phase of the National Strategic Plan.