The Ministry of Health has rejected claims of a shortage of antiretroviral medicines in Ghana, saying the drugs remain available at designated health facilities across the country.
The Ministry’s response follows a statement by the Network of Persons Living with HIV in Ghana (NAP+ Ghana) raising concerns about the availability of antiretroviral medicines, commonly known as ARVs.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the Ministry said it was not accurate to suggest that ARVs were unavailable in Ghana, stressing that supplies were available to support the continued treatment and care of people living with HIV.
It acknowledged, however, that it was restocking medical commodities at the Medical Stores as part of its routine procurement and supply arrangements.
The Ministry said plans for the restocking were already advanced and were intended to ensure the continued availability and timely distribution of medicines and other essential health commodities to health facilities across the country.
It also rejected claims that some antiretroviral medicines had expired at the port.
According to the Ministry, it is working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective management and timely clearance of medical commodities.
The Ministry said it had engaged NAP+ Ghana over the concerns and assured the organisation that its open-door policy remained in place to address issues surrounding the availability and distribution of ARVs.
It further assured people living with HIV that it remained committed to ensuring they had uninterrupted access to the medicines and services they needed.
“The Ministry of Health therefore wishes to assure the public, particularly persons living with HIV, that it remains committed to safeguarding access to essential medicines,” the statement said.
The Ministry added that it would continue taking measures to ensure the availability and equitable distribution of antiretroviral medicines across Ghana.
