Respected evangelist Reverend Dr. Lawrence Tetteh revealed shocking details about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among students at the University of Ghana, Legon. During an appearance on GTV’s morning show, Dr. Tetteh expressed grave concern over the rising HIV infection rates on campus, describing it as a significant public health crisis that demands urgent attention.
“The number of boys and girls in Legon who are HIV positive would shock you,” Reverend Tetteh stated, emphasizing the seriousness of the issue. “Some of these young boys and girls are living promiscuous lives, and they have already contracted HIV/AIDS.” He explained that, in his experience counseling and praying for many young people, he has encountered numerous cases of students who have unknowingly become infected.
Dr. Tetteh did not specify exact figures but stressed that the infection rate is higher than most people would believe. He described the virus’s spread among students as a silent epidemic. “This is not something that happened 10 years or even five years ago. This is happening now,” he said. The pastor went on to explain that some students unknowingly transmit the virus to others, creating a dangerous chain of infections that impacts both men and women across the campus.
According to Dr. Tetteh, students often engage in risky sexual behaviors without knowing their partners’ HIV status, facilitating the virus’s spread. “What is happening is that some of these girls go to places and come back infected, then connect with other boys and girls on campus,” he elaborated. “A lot of people think they’re just meeting a new friend, a boyfriend or girlfriend, but in reality, they are being exposed to HIV.”
The revelation has sparked concern among parents, students, and faculty members, all grappling with the implications of an HIV outbreak on such a large scale. The situation has also prompted calls for more intensive health education programs and widespread HIV testing initiatives to be implemented on campus. Health professionals suggest that increasing access to preventative resources, counseling, and regular testing could help mitigate the spread of the virus.
In response to the revelation, campus health authorities are reportedly considering measures to improve awareness and combat the stigma associated with HIV testing. Officials are also encouraging students to prioritize safe sex practices, get tested regularly, and seek information about HIV prevention from credible sources.
Dr. Tetteh’s disclosure has shone a light on the need for a more proactive approach to HIV prevention within university communities. By sharing his concerns on national television, the pastor hopes to encourage a shift in attitudes towards sexual health and safety, particularly among young people navigating life on campus.
The University of Ghana, Legon, has yet to make an official statement on the pastor’s comments, but the topic is already sparking discussions about health and wellness on campus.
There are shocking numbers of students in University of Ghana, Legon who are HIV-infected,- Rev. Lawrence Tetteh alleges #GTVBreakfast pic.twitter.com/7dEYnd4Mq9
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) October 25, 2024
