1,172 new HIV cases recorded in March – DOH 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Analou De VeraMore than 1,100 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were recorded in March alone, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Eighteen percent (215 cases) had clinical manifestations of advanced HIV infection,” the DOH-Epidemiology Bureau stated in its latest report. Other modes of transmission were sharing of infected needles with 11 cases; and mother-to-child transmission with four cases. The health department urged individuals who tested positive for HIV to avail the free treatment, care, and support services offered in DOH-designated HIV treatment facilities.

Source: Manila Bulletin May 18, 2019 08:26 UTC