Ghana AIDS Commission to intensify HIV/AIDS education among youth
The Ghana AIDS Commission says it is strengthening efforts to sustain HIV/AIDS awareness among young people through continuous, age-appropriate public education. Speaking to Adom News, the Commission’s Director-General, Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, expressed concern that public education campaigns in Ghana often end after their launch without sustained follow-up. He explained that the…
Ghana's corporate sector is being urged to invest more heavily in mental health support for young people grappling with depression, loss, and societal stressors. Premium bottled water company Bel Aqua has made this appeal, noting that many young people in the country lack safe spaces to openly discuss their mental health concerns or access professional assistance. This plea from the corporation arrives as it marks its 15th year of operations in Ghana.
Bel Aqua's current initiative is the fourth in a series focused on mental health awareness. The event brought together students, corporate employees, and members of the public to receive free, confidential consultations from psychologists and psychiatrists. Head of Marketing Chris Addo Sarkodie addressed the gathering, emphasizing the need for businesses to play a more proactive role.
"I think 60 per cent of the people that we've had today are coming from the universities. And if you listen to them sharing their testimonies and their challenges, I think as a country we need to pay attention to them," Sarkodie stated.
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