๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ: ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ต
Today, on World AIDS Day, we unite to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and honor those affected by this epidemic, especially in Ghana. This year's theme, "Take the Rights Path," emphasizes the importance of upholding human rights to effectively combat HIV/AIDS. It advocates for the removal of barriers that hinder access to healthcare and support for people living with HIV.
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ:
- HIV Prevalence: The prevalence of HIV among males aged 15-24 in Ghana is 0.3% as of 2022.
- Global Context: In 2023, approximately 1.3 million people were newly infected with HIV globally.
- Deaths: Globally, there were 630,000 deaths from AIDS-related illnesses in 2023.
Prevention Tips:
- Practice safe intercourse.
- Get tested for STDs and HIV regularly.
- Maintain a single sexual partner.
- Avoid sharing needles.
- Use pre-and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP).
Letโs stand together to advocate for the rights of all individuals and ensure equitable healthcare access.
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐!
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