Ghana Aids Commission has raised serious concerns about the lack of sufficient funding to tackle HIV/AIDS across the country.
Speaking to JoyNews on Thursday, October 3, the Commission’s Director General, Kyeremeh Atuahene, outlined the financial difficulties they face, stressing that these constraints are obstructing key efforts to prevent the spread of the virus, provide treatment, and support those living with HIV/AIDS.
Atuahene emphasised that the shortage of resources is a major obstacle to the Commission’s objectives, which include reducing new HIV infections and enhancing the lives of affected individuals.
Due to the funding gap, access to critical services like testing, counselling, and antiretroviral treatment has become increasingly limited, hampering the fight against the disease.
As a consequence, numerous individuals remain unaware of their HIV status, further fuelling the spread of the virus.
The Commission stressed the critical need for heightened awareness, particularly within vulnerable groups, to curb new infections and encourage those living with HIV to access treatment.
Beyond the urgent need for financial assistance, the Commission called for stronger partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations to gather resources and bolster efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“What we do not have is the necessary resources to help us scale the services to ensure that everybody who needs prevention, treatment, and care services receives them, so that we will be able to reduce new infections and AIDS-related deaths and increase the uptake of HIV prevention and treatment services,” he said.