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80% of HIV Cases in Ghana Linked to Sex, Says GHANET President

By aimee yang
80% of HIV Cases in Ghana Linked to Sex, Says GHANET President

The President of the Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET), Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin, said that 80 per cent of HIV infections in Ghana are passed on through sexual intercourse. He shared this information during a Valentine’s Day event at West Hills Mall in Accra. At this event, GHANET gave out HIV self-test kits and condoms to help reduce new infections.

Mr Ortsin stated that sexual activity is the main way HIV is transmitted in Ghana. He noted that eight out of ten people with HIV got the virus through sex. This worrying number has led GHANET to focus more on public education and prevention, especially during times like Valentine’s Day, when more people may have sex.

He explained that they give out condoms to promote safe sex practices. This is not to encourage people to have sex but to help prevent the spread of HIV. He also mentioned that mothers can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy or breastfeeding if they do not take their medicine.

Mr Ortsin urged mothers with HIV to take their medication properly to protect their babies. GHANET will keep working on public education to help fight HIV/AIDS in Ghana.

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Transmission/trænʃˈmɪʃən/noun
The act or process of transferring something from one place to another; in this context specifically referring to the spread of HIV.

Infections/ɪnˈfɛkʃənz/noun
The invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in the body causing disease.

Prevent/prɪˈvɛnt/verb
To stop something from happening or arising; to take action to avoid the occurrence of an unwanted event.

Education/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/noun
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction especially at a school or university.

Condoms/ˈkɒndəmz/noun
A thin latex sheath worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

Medication/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
A substance used for medical treatment especially a medicine or drugs prescribed to treat illnesses or conditions.
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What percentage of HIV infections in Ghana are passed on through sexual intercourse?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Where did Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin share the information about HIV infections in Ghana?
School
Hospital
West Hills Mall
Library
What was distributed during the Valentine’s Day event to help reduce new HIV infections?
Books
Clothes
HIV self-test kits and condoms
Food
According to Mr. Ortsin, how many people with HIV in Ghana acquired the virus through sexual transmission?
Two out of ten
Four out of ten
Six out of ten
Eight out of ten
What is GHANET focusing more on to combat HIV/AIDS in Ghana?
Treatment
Public education and prevention
Research
Surgical procedures
When does GHANET give out condoms to promote safe sex practices?
Every weekend
On public holidays
Only during Valentine’s Day
Regularly
Mothers cannot pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Mr. Ortsin encourages people to have more sex with the distribution of condoms.
GHANET distributes HIV self-test kits only during special events like Valentine’s Day.
Everyone with HIV in Ghana acquired the virus through sexual intercourse.
Prevention is a key focus area for GHANET in fighting HIV/AIDS in Ghana.
GHANET only provides public education but does not distribute preventive items.
Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin is the President of the .
Mr. Ortsin highlighted the importance of taking medication properly to protect babies from contracting HIV during .
GHANET will continue to work on public education to help fight HIV/AIDS in .
According to Mr. Ortsin, mothers with HIV should take their medication properly to protect their .
GHANET distributed HIV self-test kits and condoms during a Valentine’s Day event at Mall.
Mr. Ortsin mentioned that sexual activity is the primary mode of HIV transmission in .
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Transmission/trænʃˈmɪʃən/noun
The act or process of transferring something from one place to another; in this context specifically referring to the spread of HIV.
Infections/ɪnˈfɛkʃənz/noun
The invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in the body causing disease.
Prevent/prɪˈvɛnt/verb
To stop something from happening or arising; to take action to avoid the occurrence of an unwanted event.
Education/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/noun
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction especially at a school or university.
Condoms/ˈkɒndəmz/noun
A thin latex sheath worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
Medication/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
A substance used for medical treatment especially a medicine or drugs prescribed to treat illnesses or conditions.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

What percentage of HIV infections in Ghana are passed on through sexual intercourse?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Where did Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin share the information about HIV infections in Ghana?
School
Hospital
West Hills Mall
Library
What was distributed during the Valentine’s Day event to help reduce new HIV infections?
Books
Clothes
HIV self-test kits and condoms
Food
According to Mr. Ortsin, how many people with HIV in Ghana acquired the virus through sexual transmission?
Two out of ten
Four out of ten
Six out of ten
Eight out of ten
What is GHANET focusing more on to combat HIV/AIDS in Ghana?
Treatment
Public education and prevention
Research
Surgical procedures
When does GHANET give out condoms to promote safe sex practices?
Every weekend
On public holidays
Only during Valentine’s Day
Regularly
Mothers cannot pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Mr. Ortsin encourages people to have more sex with the distribution of condoms.
GHANET distributes HIV self-test kits only during special events like Valentine’s Day.
Everyone with HIV in Ghana acquired the virus through sexual intercourse.
Prevention is a key focus area for GHANET in fighting HIV/AIDS in Ghana.
GHANET only provides public education but does not distribute preventive items.
Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin is the President of the .
Mr. Ortsin highlighted the importance of taking medication properly to protect babies from contracting HIV during .
GHANET will continue to work on public education to help fight HIV/AIDS in .
According to Mr. Ortsin, mothers with HIV should take their medication properly to protect their .
GHANET distributed HIV self-test kits and condoms during a Valentine’s Day event at Mall.
Mr. Ortsin mentioned that sexual activity is the primary mode of HIV transmission in .
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