HIV AIDS Treatment Hub in Cagayan de Oro

The Northern Mindanao Medical Center (Provincial Hospital) has been named as the newest HIV/AIDS treatment hub in Mindanao.  

This only shows that HIV AIDS in Northern Mindanao is spreading fast that a treatment center had to be established in Cagayan de Oro City to cater to the growing HIV AIDS patients in the region.


http://outragemag.com/online/new-mindanao-hivaids-treatment-hub-named/

New York City distribution of condoms

New York City has been giving away free condoms since 2007.  It was considered as a bold move to conquer sexually transmitted infections.

Considered as a great success, it minimized unwanted pregnancies, HIV AIDs and other sexually transmitted infections.

Other cities in the US are now trying to replicate this program

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/295242/lifestyle/wellness/new-york-wraps-up-five-years-of-handing-out-free-condoms

New HIV AIDS Law passed

Congress has passed on third and final reading a bill mandating new strategies in the fight against the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the country.

Once enacted, the anti-HIV/AIDS bill “will go a long way in improving the living conditions of HIV-positive people through greater access to treatment, care and support.”

“The bill also sets tougher penalties for entities and individuals who discriminate against HIV-positive people as well as those who violate their rights to confidentiality,”

http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/01/31/903146/house-oks-anti-hiv/aids-bill

Syphilis can go undetected

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease.  It is usually transmitted through sexual intercourse.  Like HIV, if you get the virus it does not immediately manifest itself.  You just don't know you had it until months later sores appear around your body.  The only way to verify if you have the virus is through blood screening or get a tissue tested.

Aside from syphilis, there is also gonorreah, hepatitis, HIV and more.  That is why people are advised to practice safe sex!  Use condoms often!

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/06/28/12/experts-warn-vs-syphilis

The HIV AIDS connection

You think we are not connected with each other?  Think again.  HIV AIDS can infect anyone.  So be responsible for yourself and others.