HIV status cannot be used to deny employment under Ghana law – Ghana AIDS Commission

Reported by MyJoyOnline · 3 hours ago · Caleb Ahinakwah

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The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has reiterated that HIV status must not be used as a basis to deny anyone employment. Director-General of the Commission, Dr Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, said the protection is provided under the Ghana AIDS Commission Act, 2016 (Act 938), which prohibits…

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