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DOH LAUNCHES NEW HIV/AIDS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

In response to the rising cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC), officially launched the “Undetectable = Untransmittable Campaign” during the 2024 Philippine World AIDS Day commemoration to fight HIV/AIDS stigma and effectively raise […]

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QC GOV’T OPENS ‘KLINIKA EASTWOOD’ HIV CARE CLINIC

As part of its Pride Month celebration, the Quezon City government inaugurated “Klinika Eastwood”, which will provide comprehensive HIV and STI testing, counseling, and treatment services, among others. Mayor Joy Belmonte led the inauguration of the landmark project, the first Private-Public Partnership (PPP) in the country to establish such a facility, together with officials of […]

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ILOILO CITY BAGS AWARD FOR HIV/AIDS INTERVENTION

Iloilo City has been cited for its Outstanding Achievement in Community-led Interventions during the Community Operationalizing People-Centered HIV Response (COPE HIV) Culminating Activity at Quezon City recently. The award, which was received by City Councilor Alan Zaldivar on behalf of Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, was given by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV […]

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DOH LEADS WORLD AIDS DAY 2023 CELEBRATION

The Department of Health (DOH), Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD), Project Red Ribbon, EpiC Philippines, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., together with the National Parks and Development Center and the City of Manila, hosted this year’s World AIDS Day with the localized theme, “Empowering Communities to Lead in the HIV and AIDS Response,” underscoring […]

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RISE IN HIV CASES AMONG TEENS ALARMING – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, expressed his concern over the reported alarming increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the Philippines, particularly among teenagers. Responding to questions about the increasing HIV infections in an interview after aiding fire victims in Davao City, Go emphasized the need for a comprehensive […]

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ADDRESS RISING HIV CASES IN PH – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has expressed his concern about the alarming increase in Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) cases in the country. While noting that there is sufficient funding to raise awareness and fight the spread of HIV and AIDS, Go emphasized the […]

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DOH LAUNCHES 7TH AIDS MEDIUM TERM PLAN

In line with the goal to contribute to the global goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and the annual observance of the World AIDS Day, the Department of Health (DOH) launched the 7th AIDS Medium Term Plan (AMTP) and called for equal access to services for People Living with HIV […]

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DUTERTE ADMIN TO ENSURE PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF HIV-AIDS LAW — NOGRALES

“The Administration’s commitment to the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act will go beyond the passage and signing of the law, as the concerned government agencies will be properly mobilized so that the measure’s objectives are achieved.” This was the assurance given by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Monday after the Palace announced last week […]

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Government Policy on HIV/AIDS to Be Strengthened – HOUSE

The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading House Bill 6617 or the proposed “Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act” which seeks to strengthen the government’s comprehensive policy on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) prevention, treatment, care and support, and to establish the Philippine National HIV and […]