msquebanh, Over the last decade, the #Philippines has witnessed an alarming #surge in #HIVcases & has gained #notoriety as the country with the fastest-growing human #immunodeficiency #virus (#HIV) #epidemic in the #AsiaPacific region.
The #stigma associated with HIV/ #AIDS remains a significant #barrier to testing, treatment & support, preventing many individuals from seeking timely #medical assistance.
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/things-to-know-hiv-epidemic-philippines
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