Ghana has recorded a significant decline in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, according to the 2025 National HIV Estimates and Projections report released by the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC). New HIV infections fell from 16,189 in 2024 to 13,951 in 2025, while AIDS-related deaths dropped from 13,429 to 12,051, marking nearly a 14% reduction.
The report attributes the progress to sustained investments in HIV testing, treatment, and care services. An estimated 337,435 people are currently living with HIV in Ghana, including 315,513 adults and 21,922 children under 15 years. Adolescents aged 10–19 account for 19,528 cases, while 33,317 young people aged 15–24 are living with the virus.
Speaking at the report’s launch in Accra, Ghana AIDS Commission Director-General Dr. Kharmacelle Akanbong emphasized that preventing new infections remains central to the country’s goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat. He noted that with expanded prevention programmes, testing, and treatment coverage, Ghana could reduce new HIV infections to about 6,430 and AIDS-related deaths to approximately 4,893 by 2030.
The report also highlights a decline in HIV prevalence among adults aged 15–49, from 1.79% in 2015 to 1.40% in 2025, with projections of a further reduction to 1.18% by 2030. Despite the progress, the Commission stressed the need to strengthen efforts to identify undiagnosed cases, expand testing, ensure a reliable supply of antiretroviral medicines, and deepen collaboration among government, healthcare providers, development partners, and communities to sustain the gains achieved.