48,580 HIV test kits distributed to men
The Ghana HIV and AIDs Network, (GHANET) has distributed 48, 580 HIV test kits to some men across its project operational areas.
The figure, represented 63 per cent of the total target distribution of 77,665.
Mrs. Victoria Araba Dennis, the Vice President of the Network, told the GNA that the focus on men was a deliberate strategy aimed at increasing HIV testing uptake among men who generally exhibited poor health seeking behaviours.
She added that distribution by age saw clients between 20 and 24 receiving the highest proportion of the test kits, followed closely by those aged 25 to 29 and 30 to 34.
Also, 44 of the test kits were taken up by minors aged 0-14 years.
Mrs. Dennis said the above was done with parental request and consent.
She said majority of clients, repre...