The Duayaw Nkwanta Camp Prison has organised an HIV/AIDS awareness workshop for inmates and officers as part of efforts to promote health education, prevent the spread of the virus, and reduce stigma within the prison community.
The programme brought together prison officers and inmates to enhance their understanding of HIV/AIDS, with discussions focusing on transmission, prevention, treatment, and the importance of supporting persons living with the condition.
Opening the workshop, the Acting Officer-in-Charge of the facility, CSP Kennedy K. Gbandan, commended the initiative by the Director-General of Prisons and the Prison Directorate, stressing the importance of continuous health education in correctional institutions.
He noted that awareness programmes play a critical role in safeguarding the health and well-being of both inmates and prison staff.
Resource persons, Superintendent Raymond Taalaar and Lance Corporal Angelina Addai, delivered presentations on preventive measures, the importance of early testing and diagnosis, treatment adherence, and the need to eliminate stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS.
Participants were also encouraged to adopt responsible health practices and support efforts aimed at creating a safe and inclusive environment within the prison system.
The workshop forms part of an ongoing partnership between the Ghana Prisons Service and the National AIDS/STI Control Programme to improve the welfare of inmates and staff through sustained health education and awareness campaigns.
