The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed as false a viral publication claiming that about 60 per cent of applicants who took part in recent military medical screening exercises were found to be HIV positive.
In a press release issued on Sunday, January 25, 2026, by the Department of Public Relations, General Headquarters, Burma Camp, Accra, the military said its attention had been drawn to a publication “alleging that about 60% of applicants tested for military medical screening were found to be HIV positive.”
Reacting to the report, the GAF said it “wishes to state categorically that the publication is FAKE NEWS and should be ignored by all,” stressing that the claims do not reflect the reality of the ongoing recruitment process.
According to the Armed Forces, the medical screening exercise is still in progress and no official outcome has been announced.
“The medical process is ongoing and no results have been declared as at now,” the statement said.
The military authorities warned that the circulation of such unverified information has the potential to mislead the public and create unnecessary fear, especially among prospective applicants and their families.
The GAF disclosed that steps are already being taken to identify and hold accountable those responsible for originating the report.
“The general public is hereby informed that all efforts are underway to trace the originators of the mischievous story,” the statement added.
The Armed Forces also cautioned media organisations, bloggers, vloggers and other content creators against publishing unverified claims, urging them to adhere strictly to professional standards.
The GAF reiterated that members of the public should disregard any information suggesting that a majority of applicants have failed medical screening due to HIV, maintaining that no such data has been released by the military.
The Armed Forces further noted that official communication on recruitment and medical screening processes is always disseminated through authorised channels, including formal press releases from its Department of Public Relations.
It urged Ghanaians to rely only on verified statements from the military and to treat information from unofficial sources with caution.
The GAF stressed that the integrity of its recruitment process remains intact and that it remains committed to transparency and professionalism in all its operations, including the conduct of medical screening exercises for prospective recruits.
With the clarification, the military said the public should ignore the viral claims in their entirety, as they are not supported by any official findings or declarations.
