HIV

New HIV Infections in Philippines More Than Double in Past 6 Years: UNAIDS

MANILA, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — The number of new infections in the Philippines has more than doubled in the past…

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House Moves to Strengthen Policy to Curb Spread of HIV/AIDS

MANILA, July 22 — The House committee on health, chaired by Rep. Angelina Tan (4th District, Quezon), has approved a…

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Rising Number of Filipino Millennials Diagnosed with HIV

More than 600 Filipinos were diagnosed with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and most of them are millennials, according to…

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DOH Records 968 New HIV Cases in March, Highest Since 1984

By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, May 10 — The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 968 new HIV-positive cases last…

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Drug Use Contributes to HIV Epidemic, Says Health Expert

MANILA, May 7 — Drug abusers, especially those who share needles when they inject drugs, run the risk of contracting…

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DOH-Bicol Records 3 Deaths Due to HIV/AIDS in 2 Months this Year

By Rhaydz B. Barcia May 5, 2017 LEGAZPI CITY, May 5 — The Department of Health (DOH) in Bicol has…

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With 325M Infected, WHO Urges Action Over Growing Hepatitis Epidemic

By KATE KELLAND, Reuters The number of people dying from hepatitis is rising, and most of the 325 million infected…

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92 of HIV Cases Reported in Feb. Engaged in Paid Sex: Report

MANILA, April 18 (PNA) — Some 92, or 11 percent, of the HIV cases reported last February contracted the disease…

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HIV Test Kits on Sale in University Vending Machines

HARBIN, April 17 (PNA/Xinhua) — Students at a Chinese university woke up Sunday to find a surprising new adding to…

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136 Cebu City Jail Inmates Have HIV, Says BJMP

One hundred and thirty-six inmates of the Cebu City Jail have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), a report on “24 Oras”…

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