Ending the stigma of red ribbon
This year’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit organized an orientation on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) awareness with the aim of ending the stigma associated with HIV and also serving as an awareness among student leaders held at GC Function Hall, December 3rd.
Such orientation is in line with the recently concluded World AIDS Day celebrated every first day of December.
James L recorded it. Gordon Memorial Hospital (JLGMH) is the 481 number of Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Olongapo City including 48 who have died and 404 of the number are the only ones registered for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART).
However, resource speaker Mr. Jeffrey T also shed some light. Rodeo, RN, besides awareness, can also reduce the spread of such a virus by using pre-exposure prophylaxis.
According to the recorded data of the Department of Health (DOH) in September year 2024 there are 131,335 laboratory-confirmed HIV cases all over the Philippines and 88,544 are currently under ART.
On the other hand, the National Capital Region (NCR) tops the list with the most active cases of HIV cases followed by CALABARZON while Central Luzon ranked third.
Meanwhile, Gordon College had free HIV testing and free consultation for those who wish to undertake PreP on December 4 as part of the Regional HIV Testing Month held every last month of the year.
You can consult treatment hubs and HIV care clinics such as Subic Social Hygiene Clinic, Sta. Cruz RHU I, Castillejos RHU I, Masinloc RHU I, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Social Hygiene Clinics, Others RHU I, Lead Shelter (JLGMH), Balin Kalinga (President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospita)l, and Shelter of Hope (San Marcelino District Hospital) in Zambales.
: Emar Kristian Aranda | Opinion-Editorial Correspondent
: Lauren Sanita | Head Photojournalist
