By Charina Clarisse Echaluce, Manila Bulletin, Jan 6, 2017
More than 9,000 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases were reported from January to October 2017, latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) revealed.
According to the HIV and AIDS Registry of the Philippines (HARP) report, a total of 9,217 HIV cases were reported from January to October 2017.
Since 1984, there are already 48,839 HIV cases, 4,815 acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases, and 2,384 deaths recorded in the country.
October 2017
In October 2017 alone, a total of 918 HIV cases were reported to the HARP. This was 99 cases higher than the 819 recorded in October 2016.
Majority of the cases in October 2017 were from the National Capital Region with 323 cases; followed by Region 4-A with 153, Region 3 with 110, Region 7 with 81, and Region 6 with 72.
There were also 41 deaths from HIV/AIDS reported in October 2017.
Meanwhile, of the newly recorded HIV cases, 129 were full-blown AIDS cases.
Sexual contact
In October 2017, sexual contact continues to be the number one mode of transmission with 833 cases. These were mostly from males having sex with males with 528 cases.
On the other hand, a total of 35 injecting drug users were also recorded as transmitting HIV; and one case of mother-to-child transmission.
January – ZERO WASTE MONTH
“Stop wasting our money.
Stop corruption!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.
Accept National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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#Report Corruption #SearchPosts #TakePicturesVideos
January
24 Jan – International Day of Education
26 Jan – International Day of Clean Energy
Monthly Observances:
National Microinsurance Month
Zero Waste Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 1: National Time Consciousness Week
Week 3: National Mental Health Week
Last Week: Children’s Week
Daily Observances:
January 6: Community Development Day
Third Sunday: Children’s Day
Day of Sanctity and Protection of Human Life
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