Emmanuel Mensah
Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and lead sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, has criticized the HIV prevention strategy of the Ghana AIDS Commission over the reported distribution of condoms and lubricants to men who have sex with men (MSM).
Speaking during deliberations on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, on Friday, April 23, Sam George questioned why funds intended to support HIV prevention were allegedly being used to supply lubricants to MSM groups. He argued that such interventions do not align with the country’s broader social values and healthcare priorities.
According to the him, resources provided to the commission by international partners should be redirected toward other urgent healthcare needs, particularly maternal healthcare and hospital infrastructure.
“The likes of Global Fund claim that they are giving support to Ghana AIDS Commission for HIV prevention,” he said. “If they really want to fund public health, they should provide maternal beds for women who do not have beds for delivery.”
The MP further stated that Ghana should focus donor support on strengthening maternity wards, improving access to essential medical supplies, and addressing gaps in women’s healthcare services.
His comments add to the ongoing national debate over public health policy, donor-funded HIV programs, and how resources should be allocated across Ghana’s healthcare sector.
The Ghana AIDS Commission has not publicly responded to the latest remarks. However, public health advocates have consistently maintained that HIV prevention programs often target vulnerable and high-risk populations as part of broader disease control measures.
The discussion is expected to generate renewed attention on balancing HIV prevention efforts with other pressing healthcare needs in Ghana.
Thywill Gaglo
