Tech Access, No Sex Ed Fuel Rising HIV Cases

Philippines eyes HIV public health emergency amid 500% youth surge

ALBAWABA- The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) is pushing to declare HIV a national public health emergency following a staggering 500% increase in

Tech access, no sex ed fuel rising HIV cases

Easy access to technology compounded by systemic gaps in reproductive health education is driving a troubling increase in HIV infections among young Filipinos, the Philippine National AIDS Council revealed yesterday.

UN urges stronger HIV response as cases among Filipino youth surge by 500%

Amid a staggering 500% increase in HIV cases among young Filipinos, the United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Philippine government in addressing what is now being considered a national public health emergency.

Teenager diagnosed with HIV passes away

GistReel Tragedy strikes as teenager diagnosed with HIV passes away, in the wake of financial support. Earlier, Agiye Amira, a renowned philanthropist, paid a visit to Benue state to help HIV patients with food and medication, only to be met with the news of the teenager’s passing. However, the teenager’s father was interviewed and shared further insights about his daughter’s battle with HIV. According to him, he discovered his daughter’s HIV di…

Ministry rejects mandatory HIV screening

The Health Ministry will not enforce mandatory HIV testing despite a rise in new cases. Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu said forcing people to test could cause fear and push them away from care. Instead, the ministry will focus on high-risk groups. Dr Atonio Lalabalavu Testing will increase in areas where most cases have been […]

HIV surge triggers call for health emergency