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Pasay to encourage at-risk residents to undergo regular HIV-AIDS tests

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The Pasay City Health Office announced over the weekend that they have strengthened and would continue to reinforce awareness campaigns about the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which could lead to the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome to convince more residents to undergo tests.

Posted: December 2nd, 2012 in Latest News Stories,Metro | Read More »

To prevent HIV, have sex only in marriage–bishop

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A CATHOLIC bishop on Saturday warned that nine Filipinos were being infected daily by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), even as it advised the faithful to abstain from premarital sex and to stick to only one partner.

Posted: November 18th, 2012 in Headlines,Nation | Read More »

New HIV cases up 25% in September, says DOH

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Children stands next to banners displayed during a march to mark World Aids Day in Olongapo city, Zambales, northern Philippines on December 1, 2008.  AFP FILE PHOTO

The number of new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) rose by 25 percent in September compared to the same period last year, a Department of Health (DOH) report showed.

Posted: November 7th, 2012 in Latest News Stories,Nation | Read More »

HIV cases rise in ‘MSM-friendly’ Quezon City

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“Gays consider Quezon City MSM-friendly.”

Posted: October 31st, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

A first: Stem cell therapy cures HIV patient in Germany

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Stem cell therapy might provide a remedy for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) after it was used on an HIV patient in Germany, the first person known to have been cured of the disease, a Department of Health (DOH) official said Tuesday.

Posted: October 24th, 2012 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Nation | Read More »

Did you know

The National Capital Region posted about half or 138 of the reported 273 new registered cases of HIV in the country last May, based on figures from the Department of Health. The new cases brought the total of reported HIV cases in the country to 9,669 since 1984. Schatzi Quodala, Inquirer Research

Posted: August 2nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

QC to offer text counseling for MSM

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A counseling service through SMS for MSM who are at risk for HIV.

Posted: July 26th, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Ukraine: Corruption blamed for AIDS non-treatment

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People walk past quilts laying on Mikhaylovskaya Square in Kiev on May 13, 2011. Quilts were made by HIV positive people tocommemorate AIDS victims in Ukraine. AFP /GENYA SAVILIOV

Two years ago, Hryhoriy, a retired police officer from a provincial Ukrainian town, nearly died of AIDS. Yet the ghostly, emaciated father of two considers himself lucky because he eventually got treated at a Kiev clinic and is now slowly recovering.

Posted: July 4th, 2012 in Latest News Stories,World | Read More »

HIV spreading via needles

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A growing number of Filipinos have been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as a result of using injecting drugs with contaminated needles, according to Rep. Arnel Ty of the LPG Marketers’ Association (LPG-MA).

Posted: June 10th, 2012 in Editors' Picks,Headlines,Nation | Read More »

Glitter and bare skin at Vienna’s City Hall

LIFE BALL Guests in fancy costumes arrive for the opening ceremony of the 20th Life Ball in front of the city hall in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The Life Ball is a charity gala to raise money for people living with HIV and AIDS.  AP/RONALD ZAK

It’s Vienna’s biggest party — and its most outrageous — where guests in tuxedos rub shoulders with others wearing little more than body paint.

Posted: May 20th, 2012 in Latest News Stories,World | Read More »

313 new HIV cases in PH

THERE were 313 new registered cases of HIV in the country in March, based on figures from the Department of Health.

Posted: May 8th, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Greece arrests 17 HIV-positive women in brothels

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Greek authorities announced the arrest Wednesday of 17 HIV-positive women who allegedly worked illegally as prostitutes, accusing them of intentionally causing serious bodily harm.

Posted: May 3rd, 2012 in Latest News Stories,World | Read More »

Cops with HIV or AIDS won’t be fired, will be given aid–PNP

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Policemen found or even suspected of having HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) will not be dismissed from the service.

Posted: April 16th, 2012 in Latest News Stories,Nation | Read More »

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