MANILA — A total of 844 new cases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), including nine pregnant women, were reported in January this year, the highest number since 1984, the Department of Health said. The latest figure topped the 841 cases recorded in June 2016. The regions with the most number of reported cases were the NCR with 307 cases; Calabarzon with 151 cases; Central Luzon with 91 cases; Central Visayas with 62 cases; and Davao Region with 50 cases. Sixteen cases transmitted through injectible drugs or the sharing of infected needles. Since 1984, 40,466 HIV cases have been recorded in the Philippines, including 3,755 full-blown AIDS cases, and 2,002 deaths.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 08, 2017 14:48 UTC