The Ministry of Health has rejected claims of a shortage of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) in Ghana, assuring persons living with HIV that the medicines remain available at designated health facilities across the country.

The Ministry’s response follows a press statement issued by the Network of Persons Living with HIV in Ghana (NAP+ Ghana), which raised concerns about the availability of ARVs.

In a statement signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, on August 11, 2026, the Ministry said it was inaccurate to suggest that antiretroviral medicines were unavailable in the country.

The Ministry explained that ARVs are currently available at designated health facilities and continue to be provided to support the treatment and care of persons living with HIV.

The statement further said that, efforts are also underway to replenish medical commodities at the Medical Stores as part of its routine procurement and supply management system.

According to the Ministry, plans are far advanced to fulfil the restocking requirements and ensure that essential medicines and other health commodities remain available for distribution to health facilities nationwide.

“These efforts are intended to ensure sustained availability and timely distribution of medicines and other essential health commodities to health facilities across the country,” the Ministry stated.

The Ministry also dismissed claims that antiretroviral medicines had expired at the port.

However said that, it continues to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective management and timely clearance of medical commodities, adding that the claim that ARVs had expired at the port was incorrect.

The Ministry further disclosed that it has engaged NAP+ Ghana over the concerns raised and assured the organisation of its open-door policy in addressing issues relating to the availability and distribution of antiretroviral medicines.

It said it remains committed to constructive engagement with NAP+ Ghana and other stakeholders to ensure that persons living with HIV have uninterrupted access to the medicines and health services they require.

The Ministry of Health therefore assured the public, particularly persons living with HIV, that it remains committed to safeguarding access to essential medicines.

It added that it will continue to take the necessary measures to ensure the availability and equitable distribution of antiretroviral medicines across the country.