President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s commitment to sustaining efforts toward achieving the global goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. The assurance came during a courtesy visit by Madam Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, according to a statement issued by the Presidency.
President Mahama highlighted that Ghana has secured alternative funding sources to cover gaps created by the withdrawal of PEPFAR, ensuring that programmes to combat the disease continue without interruption.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining and building upon the gains made over the years in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Noting concerning trends, the President pointed out that young girls and women remain the most affected demographic, urging targeted interventions to address this critical challenge.
In addition to government initiatives, President Mahama praised the work of First Lady Lordina Mahama, who, in collaboration with the Ghana AIDS Commission, leads advocacy programmes to prevent HIV transmission, support persons living with the virus, fight stigma, and promote social integration to ensure meaningful participation in society.
Both President Mahama and UNAIDS Executive Director Byanyima agreed on the need for a strengthened global HIV response to confront emerging challenges that could threaten decades of progress in controlling the epidemic.
