On Valentine’s Day, the Ghana HIV and Aids Network (GHANet), a Ghanaian non-governmental organization (NGO), organized a public sensitization programme on HIV/Aids at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Burma camp, Mallam junction, and other places in the metropolis.
The idea was aimed at raising awareness about the importance of safe sex practices and HIV prevention amongst the youth, especially on a Valentine’s day where they have sexualised it, a situation that has contributed to the increase of HIV infections in the country.
During the programme, GHANet distributed condoms to the public, emphasizing the need for protection against HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The organization also provided education on the risks associated with unprotected sex and the benefits of regular HIV testing.
President of the Ghana HIV and Aids Network, Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin confirmed that his outfit distributed over two hundred thousand condoms to the public within the Accra Metropolis.
The move, he said was to help reduce HIV and Aids infections as the country marked the Valentine’s day celebration.
He urged the youth to abstain from unprotected sex to avoid any sexually transmitted disease.
Enerst Amoabeng Ortsin the President of Ghana HIV and Aids Network, also underscored the need for the youth to engage in protected sex.
A section of the public at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in celebrating Valentine’s day shared their thoughts on the use of condom.
While some were not for the use of condom, others also appreciated its distribution by GHANet.
Meanwhile, GHANet has been commended by a section of the public and stakeholders for its continues commitment in sensitizing the public on HIV/ AIDS.
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