The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports of a shortage of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) in Ghana, assuring persons living with HIV that the essential medicines remain available at designated health facilities across the country.
The Ministry’s response follows concerns raised by the Network of Persons Living with HIV in Ghana (NAP+ Ghana) over an alleged shortage of the life-saving medicines.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Tony Goodman, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the Ministry described claims that ARVs were unavailable in the country as inaccurate.
“It is not accurate that antiretroviral medicines are unavailable in the country. ARVs are available at designated health facilities across Ghana to support the continued treatment and care of persons living with HIV,” the statement said.
The Ministry explained that it was taking steps under its routine procurement and supply arrangements to maintain the availability of essential medicines.
It said the measures were intended to sustain supplies and ensure the timely distribution of medicines and other essential health commodities to health facilities nationwide.
The Ministry, however, did not disclose the current stock levels of ARVs or indicate whether some health facilities were experiencing isolated supply challenges.
It also rejected claims that some ARVs had expired at the port.
“The Ministry wishes to clarify that it is incorrect to suggest that antiretroviral medicines have expired at the port,” it stated.
According to the Ministry, it is working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective management and timely clearance of medical commodities.
It further disclosed that it had engaged NAP+ Ghana following the concerns raised and assured the organisation of its readiness to address issues relating to the availability and distribution of ARVs.
“We remain committed to constructive engagement with all stakeholders to ensure that persons living with HIV have uninterrupted access to the medicines and services they require,” the Ministry said.
The Ministry assured persons living with HIV and the general public that it would continue to take steps to safeguard access to essential medicines and promote the equitable distribution of ARVs across the country.
The clarification comes amid growing concerns from HIV advocacy groups about the availability of medicines critical to the treatment and management of HIV.
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