The Ghana Armed Forces on Thursday 30 November 2023, celebrated World AIDS Day at the 66 Artillery Regiment in Ho under the theme “Let Communities Lead”.
The celebration was marked with a 9km health walk and a durbar held at the Baba Seidu Abass Swimming Pool of the Regiment.
In an opening remark, the Senior Medical Officer of the 7 Medical Reception Station, Squadron Leader Francis Oduah- Odoom indicated that the program was held to create public awareness of the existence of HIV/AIDS. He said the day has usually been observed on 1 December but, it coincided with the Farmers Day celebration, reason it was rescheduled to 30 November.
The Guest of Honour, Volta Region Public Health Director, Dr Senana Kwesi Djokoto, encouraged the public to visit health facilities to get tested. He also emphasised the need to adopt protective measures in order to prevent contraction of the virus.
As part of the Programme, condoms, HIV self-test packs and leaflets were distributed to the public. The occasion was graced by other sister security services such as the Ghana Police Service, Prisons Service, Fire Service and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
