HIV-AIDS

MANILA, Philippines—There were 358 new cases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which could lead to the fatal acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), reported in December 2013, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

Quezon City now has a comprehensive sexual healthcare clinic specifically for the treatment and referral of men infected with a sexually transmissible disease (STD) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

MANILA, Philippines—Almost 400 new cases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which could lead to the fatal Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), were reported in November, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health registered 384 new cases of HIV/AIDS in November, bringing the year’s total thus far to 4,456, predominantly young males — not necessarily gay — having sex with other males

Magmula noong 1984, umaabot na ngayon sa 15,774 ang kaso ng HIV/AIDS sa bansa. Pero alam niyo ba na kalahati ng nabanggit na bilang ay nanggaling sa isang rehiyon lamang?

MANILA, Philippines – The government has embarked on a massive education and all-out awareness campaign to prevent the spread of AIDS, a Palace official said yesterday as the country joined the observance of World AIDS Day.

Data from the Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry showed MANILA, Philippines—Almost 500 new cases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which could lead to the fatal acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), were reported in October, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

MANILA, Philippines – As World AIDS Day is marked today, the Department of Health (DOH) has reported close to 500 new HIV/AIDS cases last October, the highest ever recorded in a month in the country.

GENEVA—The number of adolescents infected by the HIV virus has jumped by one third over the past decade, the UN’s health agency said Monday, blaming gaps in care programmes.

The 11th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP11) was held in Bangkok this week. Experts and activists gathered in the Thai capital to discuss the current infection and treatment situation in the region, and to explore new ways of preventing and treating the disease, as well as raising awareness.

22 November 2013 – The United Nations agency leading the response to the AIDS epidemic is calling for an end to gender-based violence, which is not only a serious human rights violation but also increases the risk of HIV infection.

ILOILO CITY, Nov. 21 (PIA6) — The Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD)-6 is set to focus its AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) awareness campaign towards high school students in Western Visayas. Charity Perea, Regional Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Coordinator of DOH-6, said that more than 50 percent of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus infection)…

20 November 2013 – The United Nations today reported accelerated progress in combating HIV/AIDS in much of the world, with significant decreases in new infections and deaths, but worrying signs persist that some regions and countries are falling behind in the global battle.

MANILA, Philippines – A total 427 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had been reported in September, according to the Department of Health Tuesday.

New statistics reveal the number of people who have HIV has stabilised in Pacific nations while the rate is rising in Asia.

Newly launched TV drama cast, crew discuss HIV and LGBT issues with stakeholders Its first home-grown TV series directly dealing with HIV/AIDS has debuted in the Philippines, raising stakeholders’ hopes that it would generate public awareness as well as sensitivity.

[MANILA] The Internet is “a major reason” for the increase in HIV cases in the Philippines, according to one of the country’s top health officials.

LESS than one-third of the recorded human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the Philippines undergo treatment, a recent study said.

Transmission via male-to-male sex still highest, says DOH MANILA, Philippines—Three hundred eighty-two new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which could lead to the fatal Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), were reported in August, a 40-percent increase from figures seen in the same period in 2012, the Department of Health said.

LONDON — The global rate of HIV infection and the number of AIDS-related deaths have been dramatically reduced, thanks to expanding access to treatment, the United Nations said in a report issued on Monday.

More accessible treatment options resulted in the decrease of the global rate of HIV infection and AIDS-related deaths, the United Nations reported in its annual update on HIV/AIDS on Monday.

PANAMA CITY – A top UN official said the global AIDS epidemic could be over by 2030 because of progress made in treatment and control of the disease.

MANILA, Philippines – The latest statistic reveals that one Filipino contracts HIV every one hour and 25 minutes as HIV cases rapidly increase across the country.“With the attributing “fast and furious” prevalence of homosexual intercourse and intravenous drug use, there were 449 new cases reported in July alone,” said Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) Executive…

Every 85 minutes, one Filipino is infected with HIV and most likely, the victim is a man who got it from having sex with a fellow male.

THE United Nations (UN) on Wednesday expressed alarm over the increasing number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases in the country.

MANILA — The Philippine National Aids Council (PNAC) is seeking the proper implementation of intervention programs to prevent the “fast and furious” spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the country.

Aug 15, 2013 (Menafn – The Manila Times – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) (Conclusion) When LA Laker Earvin “Magic” Johnson revealed he was HIV-positive in 1991, he almost single-handedly altered the public’s perception of the typical HIV/AIDS patient.

Ten years ago, one case of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection was reported every three days in the Philippines. Today, one case is diagnosed every three hours, according to TIME magazine. This does not include those unreported cases because of the stigma associated with HIV and AIDs. There were 24,000 cases in 2012, a low prevalence…

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) had monitored 431 new cases of HIV last June, now the highest ever recorded on a monthly basis.

ONE new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) case is recorded in the Philippines every two hours this year, a Department of Health (DOH) official said Tuesday.