Ghana Armed Forces responded with a press release over a claim of 60% of its applicants failing medical exam due to HIV AIDS tested positive
JUSMAnewshub -25th January 2026
Reports suggesting that a large number representing 60% of applicants to the Ghana Armed Forces have failed medical screening due to HIV have been officially dismissed as false. In a press release issued on January 25, 2026, the military described the claims as fake news and urged the public to disregard them entirely.
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According to the statement from the Department of Public Relations at General Headquarters, Burma Camp, a story circulating on social and digital media alleged that nearly 60 percent of applicants screened for recruitment were HIV positive. The Ghana Armed Forces stated clearly that no such conclusion has been reached, stressing that the medical screening process is still ongoing and that no results have been released.
The Armed Forces noted that the publication has the potential to cause unnecessary fear, stigma, and misinformation, particularly around a sensitive public health issue such as HIV. It therefore cautioned media practitioners, bloggers, vloggers, and content creators to exercise responsibility by verifying facts with official sources before publishing unverified claims.
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The statement further indicated that steps are being taken to trace the originators of what it described as a mischievous and misleading report. Authorities say this is part of broader efforts to protect the integrity of the recruitment process and maintain public confidence in the Armed Forces.
Medical screening remains a critical component of enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces, designed to ensure fitness for service while upholding strict confidentiality and professional standards. Any information relating to outcomes of such processes, the military emphasized, can only be communicated through officially sanctioned channels.
The press release was signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin of the Ghana Navy, Acting Director General of Public Relations. The Armed Forces once again appealed to the public to rely on credible information and avoid sharing unverified content that could harm individuals or institutions. JUSMAnewshub will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates based on confirmed and authoritative sources as authorities work to uphold transparency, accuracy, and trust nationwide public.
