HIV

In June 2023, DOH reported that there were 466 HIV-positive youths aged 15 to 24. From this number, 437, or 94 percent, are male, while 29, or 6 percent, are female. “Four hundred sixty-three [99%] cases were infected through sexual contact; 354 males had a history of sex with another male” (HIV/AIDS and ART Registry)

The religious leaders at the Asian interfaith conference on ‘Towards Strengthening Interfaith Action Networks for Combating HIV and AIDS in Asia’ affirms solidarity with people living with HIV and AIDS.