HEALTH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that averages of 55 cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) per day are recorded in the country each day.
The highest in the world, Herobosa in an ambush interview in the Palace said
that there are currently 59,000 people living with HIV in the Philippines, which is low for the country’s population of 110 million.
Herbosa’s concern, however, stems from the new cases.
“Ang ating mataas yung new cases, 55 new cases a day, highest in the world tayo. That’s why we need to stop,” said Herbosa.
“The ones that are being diagnosed are 15 years old, as young as 15, positive for HIV,” said Herbosa.
“We need to educate our youth,” said Herbosa.
Younger individuals, Herboasa explained, have gotten more experimental, and they are more exposed to the internet.
Herbosa added that they are coordinating with the Department of Education (DepEd) as to how to address HIV infection among youth.
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