Ghana recorded 13,951 new HIV infections in 2025, with women accounting for nearly two-thirds of the cases, according to the Ghana AIDS Commission.
The figures show that 8,900 women contracted HIV during the year, representing 63.8 per cent of all newly recorded infections.
The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of new cases, with 3,141 infections, highlighting the continuing public health challenge posed by HIV in the country.
The Ghana AIDS Commission has also warned that Ghana is off track to achieve the global 95-95-95 HIV targets under its 2026–2030 National Strategic Plan.
The targets aim to ensure that 95 per cent of people living with HIV know their status, 95 per cent of those diagnosed receive antiretroviral treatment, and 95 per cent of people receiving treatment achieve viral suppression.
The Commission’s warning comes amid concerns about risky sexual behaviour and declining condom use, which have been identified as factors contributing to the country’s HIV prevention challenges.
The latest figures underscore the need to strengthen public education, expand HIV testing and improve access to prevention and treatment services, particularly among populations at increased risk of infection.
Health authorities continue to face the challenge of reducing new infections while ensuring that people living with HIV can access timely diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
With the 2026–2030 strategic plan in focus, the figures raise concerns about the pace of progress towards Ghana’s HIV control targets and the need for sustained prevention efforts.
