The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has raised alarm over the declining use of condoms among young people, attributing the trend to a reduced fear of HIV and AIDS infections.
Mr Isaiah Doe Kwao, Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Ghana Aids Commission, said while condoms remain widely available, many young people are becoming complacent about their sexual health, engaging in unprotected sex despite the risks. He explained that some young people prefer “going raw” and believe HIV is no longer deadly because fewer deaths are visible.
Mr Kwao described such perceptions as dangerous, emphasizing that condoms remain one of the most effective tools for preventing HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancies.
