Tuesday, July 30, 2013

164 of the 431 New HIV Cases in Metro Manila Alone!


When I got diagnosed in September 2011, there were only 253 new HIV cases based on the Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry of September 2011 by the DOH-NEC. Now, based on the same report for June 2013, there are already 431 new HIV cases. (Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry June 2013 Report) 

 ALARMING!

 164 of the 431 new HIV cases came from Metro Manila alone, and still has the highest percentage of cases in any region in the Philippines!

 ALARMING!

 It was reported by the TIME Magazine recently that every 3 hours, there is one diagnosed with HIV in the Philippines (Every 3 Hours Someone Gets HIV in the Philippines). The Philippines is still one of the few countries where HIV is increasing!

 ALARMING!

 The cases of HIV in the Philippines is still on the rise. PLEASE pay attention! It is spreading and we need to listen. We need to protect ourselves. Help in spreading the news! 

 To all my readers who have been patronizing my blog, it is not enough now to just read it. ALL of us have the responsibility of telling the news to help stop the spread of HIV. We can do our part by: 

 1. Repost this blog entry to your facebook or twitter:

     Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry June 2013 Report

 2. Text everyone about this alarming news.
3. Text all your friends and acquaintances in your phone and email contacts about the use of condoms and safe sex to prevent acquiring and/or spreading HIV
4. Tell everyone to take the HIV test! 
     a. If they are from Manila, they can take it in: 

     Metro Manila HIV Testing Centers
  
    b. If they are in other regions of the Philippines, they can take it in: 

       Philippine HIV Testing Centers
5. Talk to people about the use of condoms. If you have extra money, you can buy your friends a box of condoms as a gift.
6. Tell everybody that HIV can be prevented by:
    a. Using condoms
    b. Avoiding having sex while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
    c. Preventing drug addiction and sharing of needles
    d. Knowing your HIV status by taking the test.
7. To those with HIV, please, HIV should stop with us. Please don't spread it anymore! 







"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-



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Credits: 
Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry, June 2013 by DOH-NEC