AIDS

According to new data released by the Ghana AIDS Commission, a total of 16,574 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections were recorded in 2022. The figure compares to a total of 18,036 infections recorded in 2021. The 16,574 new HIV infections affected people of all ages. Infections were recorded in 13,706 people aged 15 and up; 2,180 children aged zero to 14 years; 645 adolescents aged 10 to 19 years; and 739 young people aged 15 to 24 years. The total number of AIDS-related deaths recorded for people of all ages was 9,359, the data added. Adults (15+…