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The Berekum West District in the Bono Region has been ranked 10th in HIV/AIDS cases, with 60 new infections recorded in 2025, comprising 50 females and 10 males.
District Public Health Nurse Leticia Adutwuwaa and HIV/AIDS focal person disclosed this at the public awareness creation day as part of the 2025 World AIDS Day at Jinjini in the Berekum West District.
He noted that the high number of female cases was attributed to routine screening in the area for pregnant women during antenatal care.
She emphasised that the district’s relatively low reported cases did not reflect the actual infection rate but rather low testing rates among residents, adding that many people were still hesitant to undergo HIV testing, despite having access to 13 health facilities in the district.
Health Promotion Officer Emmanuel Kwadwo urged the public to get tested, seek early treatment, and avoid stigma, stating that fear of testing is a major obstacle in combating the disease.
Berekum West District Chief Executive (DCE) Collins Asomah expressed concern over the growing number of HIV cases among young people and committed to collaborating with the Health Directorate to address the issue.
He emphasised public education, stigma reduction, and HIV testing as key strategies to curb the spread of the virus.
