'Prevention Is Essential, but Empowerment Is the Key' — Mahama Urges Youth-Led Action on Rising HIV Cases

'Prevention is essential, but empowerment is the key' — Mahama urges youth-led action on rising HIV cases

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a passionate appeal for urgent, youth-led action to confront the alarming rise in HIV infections among Ghanaian youth, describing the trend as ldquo;deeply worrying rdquo; and completely preventable. Speaking at the official launch of Ghana 39;s 2025 Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the President did not mince words in calling out the country …

President Mahama urges youth-led national dialogue in response to rising HIV cases

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a bold, youth-driven national response to rising HIV infection rates among young Ghanaians, describing the trend as deeply worrying and avoidable. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s 2025 Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Tuesday, [July 8, 2025], President Mahama said the increasing HIV prevalence among the youth reflects serious shortfalls in communication, educat…

Thai Activist Proposes Sex Ban for Under-22s to Tackle HIV Surge

Mongkolkit Suksintharanon | Photo via Facebook/ มงคลกิตติ์ สุขสินธารานนท์ A heated debate emerged in Thailand after political activist Mongkolkit Suksintharanon proposed a controversial initiative to combat rising HIV rates. He suggested a legal ban on sexual activity for those under 22 years old, sparking a nationwide discussion. During a recent parliamentary session, Deputy Minister of Public Health Chaichana Daecho highlighted the tro…

Mahama raises alarm over rising HIV rates among youth

President John Dramani Mahama has raised an alarm over the rising rate of HIV infections among young Ghanaians, describing the trend as troubling, avoidable, and a wake-up call for national action. The president expressed deep concern over what he termed a “failure in communications” and the persistent stigma surrounding sexual health issues in an address delievred at the launch of Ghana’s 2025 Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Develo…

Consequence of U.S. HIV Funding Cuts Are Showing, Threatening Years of Gains, Say Researchers

“Millions of lives and decades of progress hang in the balance,” says the president of the International AIDS Society (IAS) during a premeeting press conference.