Over 1,300 Ghanaian security agency applicants test positive for HIV during recruitment screening
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Ghana's Interior Minister, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, disclosed that more than 1,300 applicants for the country's security agencies tested positive for HIV during routine medical screenings. Speaking to Parliament's Public Assurance Committee on July 7, 2026, the Minister highlighted the importance of these screenings due to the demanding nature of security service work. He explained that applicants who fail the medical examination are provided with contact details to seek further information about their results, rather than being directly informed of their HIV status. Muntaka also noted that some medical conditions identified during screenings are treatable, emphasizing the importance for individuals to know their health status for appropriate care, potentially allowing them to join the services later.
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