Welcome to the Ghana AIDS Commission
“Working actively and in partnership towards the elimination of HIV and AIDS,”
Welcome Message
From the Director General
On behalf of the Ghana AIDS Commission, I warmly welcome you to our official website.
Ghana’s HIV response is at a critical stage. While we have the tools to end AIDS as a public health threat, challenges such as stigma, discrimination, and funding gaps remain. The Commission is strengthening partnerships, improving coordination, and advancing sustainable financing to support effective HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services.
We are committed to reducing new infections, eliminating mother-to-child transmission, and achieving zero stigma and AIDS-related deaths through inclusive, evidence-based approaches.
We invite you to explore our work and partner with us to end AIDS in Ghana.
Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong
Director General
Ghana AIDS Commission
Leading Ghana’s Fight Against HIV & AIDS
Established by the Ghana AIDS Commission Act, 2016 (Act 938)
The Commission serves as the highest body for the formulation of policies on HIV and AIDS in Ghana. We coordinate all stakeholders in the national response, ensuring efficient resource utilization and accountability.
Working closely with government agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, and communities, we strive to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets and ultimately end AIDS as a public health threat in Ghana.
Our Mission
To provide leadership and coordination for the implementation of Ghana’s National Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS.
Our Vision
An AIDS-free Ghana where all people have access to quality prevention, treatment, care, and support services.
Our Core Values
Integrity, accountability, inclusivity, evidence-based decision making, and respect for human rights.
Reduction in new HIV infections since 2010
Driven by expanded access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and innovative, community-based care, including free self-testing and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
Providing a wide range of services to persons infected & affected by HIV, key populations, prison inmates, orphans and vulnerable children & the general population.
Our Key Programs
Driving Ghana’s comprehensive national response to HIV and AIDS through evidence-based programs and partnerships.
HIV Prevention
Comprehensive prevention programs, including education, condom distribution, and PrEP access across all regions.
PMTCT Programs
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission programs integrated into maternal and child health services.
Education & Awareness
To provide leadership and coordination for the implementation of Ghana’s National Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS.
Research & Monitoring
Epidemiological surveillance, operational research, and monitoring & evaluation of the national response.
Testing Services
Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling at health facilities and mobile outreach locations nationwide.
Treatment & Care
Ensuring access to antiretroviral therapy and quality healthcare services for all people living with HIV.
Current HIV Statistics
People are living with HIV in Ghana. Women account for 65.7% of all people living with HIV, while young people (15–24 years) contribute 27.5% of new HIV infections. Children (0–14 years) represent 6.5% of the total HIV population.
Daily New HIV Infections
On average, about 38 people acquire HIV every day in Ghana, based on an estimated 13,951 new HIV infections in 2025.
Ghana is working toward the UNAIDS target, 95% of people knowing their status, 95% diagnosed on treatment, and 95% achieving viral suppression