Hiv In Phillipines

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Philippines' Health Secretary Seeks to Boost Condom Distribution After Increase in HIV Diagnoses

The Philippines' Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral on Thursday announced she would seek additional public funds to support the distribution of condoms among high-risk groups, after the country recorded 143 new cases of HIV in January -- its highest... Read more »

Germany to Provide $31.7 Million to Philippines for HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB Efforts

Germany's government has offered to provide 25 million euros, or about $31.7 million, to the Philippines in the form of a debt exchange to support health programs related to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals , including efforts to... Read more »

Philippine Health Department to Promote Condom Use in Fight Against HIV/AIDS Despite Opposition From Catholic Church

Despite opposition from the Roman Catholic Church, the Philippine Department of Health will support the use of condoms to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in addition to encouraging education on the topic and promoting measures to guard against... Read more »

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HIV immigrants

Hi, I was diagnosed since Feb 2011 here in the Philippines. Is there a possibility I can look for work abroad such as Australia, Canada or US? I see this as a dilemma due to much discrimination against people with HIV. Does the embassy automatically...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

HIV+ status is no longer the impediment to immigration or travel to the US as before. That being said, immigration to US can be a challenge and frustrating for most (with or without HIV+ infection. In US, physicians often will write a letter to... Read more »

very scared i have got hiv

I vitited Philippines and on Nov 28 i drank to much and had unorotected sex with a csw. A few days later it burned when i went pee so i went to the doctor there and got medicine and doctor told me i tested positive for gonorrhea. Almost 2 weeks...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Unprotected sex does put you at risk for STDs, including HIV. Consequently, STD screening, including HIV testing, is warranted. Your risk is increased, because you contracted gonorrhea, which makes it easier for HIV to be transmitted at the same... Read more »

Maybe you can help me out Doc, Marine in need of advice

About 9 months ago I was deployed in the Philippines, Long story short i had a drunken night of indiscretion and had unprotected sex with an off duty bar girl. Normally i'm not the type to worry but it feels like my strength has been sapped....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Marine.First off, on behalf of all Americans, thank you for your service!Regarding your HIV risk, unprotected sex does place you at some degree of risk for STDs, including HIV. Consequently HIV testing is warranted, whether or not you... Read more »

doctor will wou let me WOOOHOOO!?? please reply (4th time)

hello dr bob. ive been reading your forum for quite sometime now. i think you're a pretty funny guy.anyway 21 year old male here from the philippines, condom broke while insertive vaginal sex with a pro and all hell broke lose. havent been able...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi 21-year-old Philippines-Guy,Yes, I would consider your three-month negative ELISA definitive. Your absent spleen would not affect the accuracy of your HIV test or time it would take your immune system to develop anti-HIV antibodies, which would... Read more »

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I am 19 infected with HIV from the Philippines

Posted by dyingYOUNG

hello there, a friend of mine gave me this site and I think this would be a big help for me...

I am 19 male from the Philippines and I just knew last May 23, 2006 that I am infected with HIV, as of now, I am the youngest among young adults who is... Read more »

I am 19 infected with HIV from the Philippines

Posted by dyingYOUNG

HIV in the Philippines

Posted by asiansimple23

The dark era of HIV/AIDS delimma in the Philippines is coming to its end. This is a joyful hope for each and everyone to come out from the shadows of fear and shame of deception. The reality is within our grasp and we must set our best foot forward... Read more »

HIV in the Philippines

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