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The Bono Region has recorded 19,979 people living with HIV and AIDS, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Ahmed Ibrahim Bambila, has disclosed.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Bono Regional Committee of the Ghana AIDS Commission (RECCOM) in Sunyani on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Mr. Bambila described the figures as “alarming”. He revealed that the region also recorded 875 new HIV infections, calling for stronger and more coordinated interventions to curb the spread.
The newly inaugurated nine-member committee, chaired by Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboa, is mandated to lead and coordinate HIV-related programmes in the region, strengthen prevention efforts, and enhance access to care and treatment.
Mr. Bambila highlighted several factors contributing to the persistent rise in HIV infections in the region. These include:
Low condom use
Multiple sexual partnerships
Stigma and discrimination
Inadequate sexual health education
Migration and mobility
Transactional sex
Limited access to HIV services
| District/Municipality | Number of People Living With HIV | Prevalence Rate (%) |
| Dormaa East District | 2,715 | 5.36 |
| Berekum Municipality | 2,701 | 3.33 |
| Sunyani Municipality | 3,335 | 2.22 |
| Wenchi Municipality | 2,153 | 2.46 |
| Jaman South Municipality | 1,644 | 2.09 |
| Dormaa Central Municipality | 1,693 | 2.03 |
| Banda District | 406 | 2.03 |
| Tain District | 1,631 | 1.97 |
| Dormaa West District | 584 | 1.68 |
| Berekum West District | 548 | 1.51 |
| Sunyani West Municipality | 1,482 | 1.43 |
| Jaman North District | 1,087 | 1.29 |
According to the 2024 Regional HIV Estimates, the Bono Region’s HIV prevalence stands at 2.22% among persons aged 15 to 49—higher than the national average.
He urged community leaders, health institutions, civil society organizations, and traditional authorities to intensify education and advocacy, reduce stigma, promote safe sexual practices, and improve access to testing and treatment services.
