{
  "id": 16652705,
  "title": "Ghana AIDS Commission promotes private HIV testing for youth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/ghana-aids-commission-promotes-private-hiv-testing-for-youth",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-26T19:23:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ghana-aids-commission-promotes-private-hiv-testing-for-youth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana AIDS Commission is taking steps to make HIV testing more accessible and private for young people, aiming to lower stigma and promote early testing. Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, the Commission's Director-General, disclosed that a collaboration with GHANET has enabled individuals to request self-testing kits online, which are then discreetly delivered. The Commission's Youth Desk is working to increase access to these services, allowing young people to test themselves at home and receive further medical assistance if needed. Dr. Akanbong noted that concerns over stigma and discrimination often prevent young people from seeking HIV testing at health facilities. He highlighted that the Youth Desk will assist young people in accessing HIV testing and treatment services in a confidential manner, facilitating easier access to necessary care without the fear of public judgment.",
  "summary": "The Ghana AIDS Commission is introducing measures to make HIV testing more accessible and confidential for young people as part of efforts to reduce stigma and encourage early testing. Speaking to Adom News, the Commission’s Director-General, Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, explained that, through a partnership with GHANET, individuals can request HIV self-testing kits online and […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}