HIV surge in the Philippines amid poor sex education, policy gaps

[meng.huat]

Summary

The Philippines faces a surge in HIV infections, with 57 new cases daily, disproportionately affecting young males aged 15-24.

Contributing factors include conservative culture hindering open discussion, rise of unprotected sex via dating apps, and delayed testing due to fear and lack of awareness.

Government seeks to declare HIV a national health emergency, improve sex education, increase testing access, and combat stigma to mirror the Covid-19 response.

 

 

Deep down, Mr Galade suspected he had contracted the virus from his former boyfriend, whom he left three months earlier after discovering he had been the third party in a relationship.

 

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/poor-sex-education-policy-gaps-and-stigma-fuel-hiv-surge-among-young-filipinos

 

@noobmaster be careful when u play.

[The_King]

please get tested