Kumasi Metro accounts for nearly half of Ashanti Region’s estimated HIV cases

This infographic shows the estimated number of people living with HIV by district in the Ashanti Region. Key takeaways:

1. Overall numbers

Total estimated PLHIV in Ashanti Region: 63,000

– Figures are estimates and rounded, so they should be treated as approximations, not exact counts.

2. Districts with the highest burden

1. Kumasi Metropolitan – 28,000* — by far the highest, accounting for nearly 45% of the regional total. This reflects its large population and urban setting.

2. Obuasi Municipal – 9,000

3. Ejisu Municipal – 6,000

3. Districts with the lowest burden

– Asante Akim Central – 200

– Asante Akim Central Municipal – 300

– Afigya Kwabre North 400

– The *top 3 districts – Kumasi Metro, Obuasi, Ejisu – make up over 68%* of all estimated cases in the region.

– Most districts fall between *500–3,200*, with a sharp drop-off below 1,000.

– The data is grouped by both metropolitan and municipal districts, which affects the population base and likely the numbers.

This is estimated data, not confirmed diagnosed cases. Actual numbers may vary based on testing rates and reporting.

– The infographic ends with the public health message: *“KNOW YOUR STATUS. GET TESTED. STAY SAFE. LIVE HEALTHY.”* – that should be emphasized in any story to encourage testing and reduce stigma.

Source :Ghana AIDS Commission