The Ghana Armed Forces has strongly dismissed as false a circulating publication alleging that about 60 per cent of applicants who recently underwent military medical screening were found to be HIV positive.
In a press release issued on Saturday, 25 January 2026, by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters, Burma Camp, Accra, the GAF described the claims as “fake news” and urged the public to disregard the publication entirely.
According to the statement, the attention of the Armed Forces was drawn to media reports suggesting that a significant number of applicants had failed the medical screening phase of the ongoing recruitment exercise due to HIV-related reasons. The GAF categorically denied the allegation, stressing that no such conclusions have been reached.
“The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to state categorically that the publication is fake news and should be ignored by all,” the release stated, adding that the medical screening process is still ongoing and that “no results have been declared as at now.”
The Armed Forces explained that recruitment medical examinations are conducted with strict confidentiality and professionalism, and outcomes are only officially communicated through established and authorized channels. As such, any figures or conclusions being circulated ahead of the completion of the process are not only inaccurate but misleading.
Beyond refuting the claim, the GAF also signalled its intention to take steps to address the source of the misinformation. The statement noted that efforts are underway to trace the originators of what it described as a “mischievous story,” underscoring the seriousness with which the Armed Forces views the spread of false information, particularly on sensitive health and national security-related matters.
The GAF further cautioned media practitioners, bloggers, vloggers, and digital content creators to exercise restraint and professionalism in their work. It urged them to crosscheck information thoroughly before publication, especially stories that could cause public panic, stigmatization, or reputational harm.
“The Ghana Armed Forces once again urges media practitioners, especially content creators and bloggers/vloggers, to be circumspect and crosscheck their facts before going to press,” the release emphasized.
