Wenchi: Mr. George Agyemang, the Acting Wenchi Municipal Director of Health in the Bono Region, has cautioned adolescents to refrain from engaging in unprotected sex and having multiple sex partners. He emphasized the need for caution as HIV infection rates are alarming within the municipality. Mr. Agyemang also advised couples to remain faithful and avoid extra-marital affairs to protect themselves from new HIV infections.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Agyemang provided this advice during the 2026 review meeting of the directorate held in Wenchi. The meeting was organized under the theme 'Stakeholder's Engagement and Efforts in Achieving Universal Health Coverage.' He disclosed that 2,153 individuals are currently living with HIV and AIDS in the municipality, where the HIV and AIDS prevalence rate is 2.5 percent, ranking it as the second highest in the Bono Region.
Mr. Agyemang underscored that HIV infections do not discriminate, noting that individuals engaging in promiscuous lifestyles are at risk of contracting the virus. He urged those unable to control their sexual desires to consistently use condoms as a preventive measure.