With the help of nutritious food from WFP, Agnes can now take her antiretroviral drugs more regularly and can feed her family of seven. Copyright: WFP/Vera Boohene

In Ghana, a Full Stomach Means More Effective HIV Treatment

For many years, not having enough to eat meant that Agnes struggled to stay on her antiretroviral treatment. Thanks to food assistance from WFP, she can now take her medication more regularly, provide for her family and help others in her community.

Overview

Ghana is considered one of the more politically stable countries in West Africa. Its economy has moderately improved in recent years. However, there are huge developmental gaps between the northern and southern sections of the country. The three most deprived northern regions have very high levels of poverty, hunger and malnutrition.

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