DOH sees more than 200,000 HIV cases in PH by year end

The total cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the Philippines may surge up to 215,400 by the end of 2024, the Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday. Based on DOH"s latest data, there were 4,595 confirmed HIV-positive individuals reported from July to September 2024 alone. Of them, 1,301 (28%) had an advanced HIV infection at the time of diagnosis. There were 50 HIV cases also recorded in the country on a daily average.

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Dec 2, 2024 - 02:30
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DOH sees more than 200,000 HIV cases in PH by year end

The total cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the Philippines may surge up to 215,400 by the end of 2024, the Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday. Based on DOH"s latest data, there were 4,595 confirmed HIV-positive individuals reported from July to September 2024 alone. Of them, 1,301 (28%) had an advanced HIV infection at the time of diagnosis. There were 50 HIV cases also recorded in the country on a daily average.
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