Adopting responsible HIV reporting key to reducing stigma and strengthening advocacy

He called for sustained commitment from media practitioners towards responsible HIV reporting, noting that the media remains critical in reducing stigma, promoting healthy behaviours, increasing demand for HIV services, and sustaining national efforts to end AIDS.

The call was made during a media engagement programme focused on improving HIV reporting, addressing stigma, and promoting accurate public awareness about the spread of HIV and national and subnational HIV estimates on Tuesday, August 4.

The Ghana AIDS Commission, in collaboration with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), has called for stronger media engagement and responsible communication to support efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat in Ghana.