Recent data from the Ghana AIDS Commission indicates that as of July 2025, about 500,000 Ghanaians are living with HIV.
The Commission reports that the national HIV prevalence rate stands at 1.7%, with significant regional differences. The Eastern Region records the highest prevalence, while the northern parts of the country report the lowest.
Speaking in an interview with Oyerepa News Reporter, Nana Ansah, Health Expert and CEO of the Amagashie Herbal Centre, Apostle Dr. Samuel Amagashie attributed the trend to what he described as “bad sexual behaviour” among Ghanaians.
He stressed that double dating, keeping “side chicks,” and engaging in multiple sexual partnerships are key drivers of the increasing rate of HIV infections.
Dr. Amagashie also advocated for the integration of herbal healthcare into Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
According to him, including herbal medicine in the NHIS would ease the financial burden on citizens who rely on herbal remedies for treatment.
He further explained that prioritising herbal medicine within the NHIS would not only promote healthcare accessibility but also allow more Ghanaians who prefer herbal treatments to benefit from insurance coverage.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com/Nana Ansah Mathew
