MANILA – More units of donated blood has been contaminated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during the first five months of this year, the Department of Health (DOH) reported.
Based on the May 2012 Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry report, there have already been 111 HIV-contaminated blood units found from the period of January to May 2012.
The figure is 41 cases higher than the same period of last year, which only stood at 70.
The DOH, however, stressed that the number of HIV positive units does not equate to the number of people with HIV.
“One blood donor can donate more than one blood unit,” said the DOH.
To recall, DOH–National Aids/Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention and Control Program Manager Dr. Gerard Belimac had earlier appealed for more responsible blood donations.
“Our main message to the public is that if they were exposed to risky behaviors, please avoid donating blood because you could be donating your blood to your loved ones, to your friends,” Belimac had said.
The report comes just days after the World Health Organization called on government and hospitals officials to make sure that all blood donations are being screened properly in order to avoid spread of diseases. (HDT/Sunnex)
20 February –
WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
“Every day, give everyone their due.
Every day should be Social Justice Day!
The only way”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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February Observances
1-7 Feb: World Interfaith Harmony Week
01 Feb: World Wetlands Day
02 Feb: International Day of Human Fraternity
04 Feb: International Day of Zero Tolerance
for Female Genital Mutilation
11 Feb: International Day of Women and Girls
in Science
20 Feb: World Day of Social Justice
Monthly Observances:
National Health Insurance Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 1: National Awareness Week
for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
and Exploitation
Week 3: Public Administration Week
Daily Observances:
Feb 1 Constitution Day
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