Koforidua, Dec. 24, GNA - Dr Rex Quarshie of the Koforidua Regional Hospital, has observed that health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and sickle cells are equally dreadful as HIV/AIDS. He explained that there was no known cure to HIV/AIDS and the conditions that could kill those suffering from them if not properly handled despite the existence of drugs to manage those conditions. Dr Quarshie advised Ghanaians to test for HIV/AIDS and the health conditions and seek appropriate medical attention.

He was speaking at a Christmas party organized by the Hospital, Ghana National Association of Teachers, Merchant Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank and the National Health Insurance Authority for more than 250 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) on Wednesday in Koforidua.

The Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr. Obeng Apori advised PLWH to report to the health facility for medical attention to enable them live longer.

Dr Sampson Ofori, Regional Co-ordinator of the National AIDS Control Programme, asked people infected with HIV to go to the hospital for medical help.

Ms Golder Asante, Eastern Regional AIDS Focal Person, advised PLWH to be weary of herbalists who claim that they had found cure for AIDS.