Ghana AIDS Commission clarifies 1.3% HIV reactive rate in security recruitment, warns against stigma and discrimination

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has moved to clarify media reports on HIV testing during the recent security services recruitment exercise, stressing that the reported results are consistent with national prevalence and should not be used to stigmatize applicants. In a statement dated 8 July 2026, the Commission said accurate, evidence-based communication is critical to protecting human rights and sustaining Ghana’s HIV response. According to the Commission, about 1,300 applicants tested “react…