IN A BOLD step to curb the spread of HIV among the youth, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on youth-focused HIV advocacy and education.
The agreement, signed today by Acting Director General of GAC, Dr. Kharmecelle Prosper Akanbong, and CEO of YEA, Malik Basintale, aims to train and deploy young people across the country as HIV ambassadors.
These ambassadors will spearhead awareness campaigns, promote safe sexual practices, and encourage testing and treatment.
According to both agencies, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to leveraging youth influence in tackling the alarming rate of new infections among young Ghanaians.
“This partnership is a game-changer in our national response to HIV,” Dr. Akanbong stated, adding that empowering young people with knowledge and leadership roles will break stigma and boost prevention efforts.
Mr. Basintale emphasized YEA’s readiness to mobilize its vast youth network to support the campaign. “Our young people will now not only gain employment but also serve a national cause — protecting lives,” he said.
The rollout of this initiative is expected in the coming months with training and deployment beginning in high-risk regions.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
