By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has emphasized the critical role African First Ladies have played in advocating for maternal and child health.
Speaking at a High-level side meeting of African First Ladies on ending AIDS on Thursday, December 4, 2025, she highlighted the collective effort to reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B with the theme, “Ending AIDS in Children and Mothers by 2030”.
The conference, hosted by First Lady Mahama at the Presidency brought together African First Ladies to intensify efforts against mother-to-child transmission of infectious diseases. According to UNICEF and WHO, mother-to-child transmission rates can be reduced to below 5% with proper interventions, Lordina Mahama stressed.
She also added that, the power of the conference lies in the shared determination to translate advocacy into action, elevating the voices of the unheard. The meeting focused on strategies to fight stigma, abuse, and neglect of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children.
The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has been instrumental in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting maternal health. Ghana’s First Lady has been recognized for her efforts in integrating HIV and sexual reproductive health services.
