This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghana statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghana-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases |
| Indicator |
Indicator 3.3.1: Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex, age and key populations |
| Series |
Number of new HIV infections [3.3.1] Rate of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population [3.3.1] |
| Unit of measure |
Number Per 1,000 uninfected population |
| Data sources |
2019 National HIV Estimates and Projections |
| Data providers |
Ghana Aids Commission (GAC) |
| Rationale |
The incidence rate provides a measure of progress toward preventing onward transmission of HIV. Although other indicators are also very important to the HIV epidemic, HIV incidence reflects success in prevention programs and, to some extent, successful treatment programs, as those will also lead to lower HIV incidence. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
There is no available disaggregation for this indicator. |
| Metadata last updated | Nov 09, 2022 |