The Atwima Mponua District Chief Executive, Issahak Ibrahim, has urged stakeholders to take urgent coordinated action to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the district. He made the call during the inauguration of a nine-member district HIV/AIDS response committee constituted by the Ghana Aids Commission. The committee aims to strengthen the fight against HIV/AIDS through public education, prevention, and support services.
According to data presented at the event, the district recorded 139 new HIV/AIDS infections, making it the second-highest infected district after the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. Mr. Ibrahim stressed the need for intensified public education, voluntary testing and counselling, and improved access to prevention, treatment, and support services. He also emphasized the importance of avoiding complacency with statistics and ending stigmatization and discrimination.
The DCE charged the committee members with being dedicated to their duty, as the success of their operations would depend on sustained collaboration among all stakeholders. He stated that the fight against HIV/AIDS demands collective, responsible, and consistent public education, accessible health services, and a united commitment to protecting lives. The committee, chaired by the DCE, comprises members from various sectors, including education, health, and traditional leadership.
The inauguration aimed to build a stronger district-wide response to HIV/AIDS, with the committee coordinating targeted interventions and translating alarming statistics into meaningful action. The committee members include Madam Deborah Mawuena Gaze, Margaret Nambu from the Ghana Education Service, and Joyce Bannerman from the District Health Directorate. Other members represent the District Local Council of Churches, civil society, the Muslim community, and the District Focal person of the program.
The Atwima Mponua District HIV/AIDS response committee has been tasked with coordinating efforts to minimize the infection rate in the area. Mr. Ibrahim urged the committee to develop and implement effective and evidence-based interventions. The committee's work will focus on public education, prevention, and support services, with the goal of reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the district.
The Ghana Aids Commission has constituted the committee to ensure a coordinated response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the district. The commission's efforts aim to engage all stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including traditional leaders, community members, and sector representatives. By working together, the committee hopes to make a significant impact in reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
The Atwima Mponua District is taking steps to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with a focus on public education, prevention, and support services. The district's response to the epidemic will depend on the effectiveness of the committee's efforts and the level of collaboration among stakeholders. Key stakeholders are expected to play a crucial role in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and their dedication to duty will be essential in achieving success.
Key points
- The Atwima Mponua District recorded 139 new HIV/AIDS infections, making it the second-highest infected district in Ghana.
- The district HIV/AIDS response committee will focus on public education, prevention, and support services to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS.
- The committee's success will depend on sustained collaboration among all stakeholders, including traditional leaders, community members, and sector representatives.
