A total of 894 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were reported in November last year, according to the Department of Health. HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, the body’s natural defense system. Of the 894 new cases, 127 have developed into full-blown AIDS. Injecting drugs accounted for 16 new cases, with four cases of mother-to-child transmission. The figures brought to 10,111 the total number of HIV cases from January to November 2017, which included 1,277 AIDS cases.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 25, 2018 23:45 UTC