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Concerns raised over increasing HIV/AIDS rate in young adults

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The Ghana AIDS Commission has reported an alarming increasing rate of HIV/AIDS in young adults.

Dr Prosper Akanbong, Director-General of the Commission, revealed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, that adolescent groups from ages 15 to young adults ages 24.

“We are seeing high infection rates among young and adolescent groups. The 15 to 24 age group is experiencing a progressively rising trend in HIV cases, and that is very worrisome,” Dr. Akanbong said.

He further advised the need for intensified sensitisation of the HIV/Aids among the public, promoting safe sex, and correcting misconceptions about reproductive health.

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