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Ghana AIDS Commission

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Ghana AIDS Commission
Agency overview
Formed2016; 8 years ago (2016)
JurisdictionGovernment of Ghana

Ghana AIDS Commission is a supra-ministerial and multi-sectorial body in Ghana. It was established by Act 2016, Act 938 of the Parliament of Ghana.[1] It consists of 47 members including the President and the Vice President, 15 Ministers of State and two members of the Parliament.[2]

Mission

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Ghana AIDS Commission aims to establish policies on the HIV and AIDS epidemic. It also directs activities in response to HIV and AIDS in Ghana.[3]

Interventions

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In 2024, the Ghana AIDS Commission distributed 35,600 condoms in the Upper West Region as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of HIV. The initiative aligns with Ghana's national strategy to combat HIV/AIDS and promote sexual health awareness in the region.[4]

HIV in Ghana

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References

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  1. ^ "Ghana AIDS Commission". www.ghanaids.gov.gh. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  2. ^ "CCM Ghana - Ghana AIDS Commission". ccmghana.net. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  3. ^ Ghana AIDS, Commission Details. "Organizations".
  4. ^ "Ghana AIDS Commission distributes over 35,000 condoms in Upper West Region". 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2024-12-23.