QC Records 421 HIV Cases From January to May 2025
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QC records 421 HIV cases from January to May 2025
A total of 421 new Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases were recorded in Quezon City from January to May 2025. A total of 2.43 percent increase compared to the 411 cases during the same period in 2024, according to updated figures from the city’s health department.Of the 421 cases this year, 149 individuals (35%) belong to the 15-24 age group, with 40% of those identified as students, prompting urgent
QC reports hike in HIV cases
THE Quezon City government on Sunday reported an increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases from January to March this year. It also noted that 35 percent of the cases were from youths 15-24 years old. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the City Health Department (CHD) has made sure that the patients were receiving the treatment they needed in the city's Social Hygiene Clinics. Belmonte said they have recorded 421 new HIV diagnoses from January t…
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Amidst the staggering 500% increase in the total national HIV and AIDS cases as reported by the Department of Health, Quezon City remains at the forefront of the epidemic response, proving that committed local leadership, accessible services, and strong community involvement can make all the difference. From January to May 2025, Quezon City recorded 421 new HIV diagnoses, marking a 2.43% increase compared to the 411 cases during the same period…
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