HIV Cases in the Philippines Surpass 4000 in Just 3 Months

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Alarming Rise in HIV Cases Raises Concern Across the Philippines HIV – New data from the Department of Health shows that HIV continues to spread across the country, with thousands of Filipinos testing positive in just the first three months of the year. The number of Filipinos testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continued … Read more

Russian Vlogger Arrested After Viral Threat to Spread HIV in Philippines 

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Bureau of Immigration Arrests Russian Vlogger Over Threats About Spreading HIV in Philippines  A 21-year-old Russian vlogger was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration after his online videos caused fear and concern among the public.  The foreign national went viral on social media after posting content that included threats about spreading HIV while staying in the … Read more

Seafarer Contracts HIV After Affair w/ Colleague’s Wife

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Pinoy Seafarer Contracts HIV After Having Affair w/ Colleague’s Wife A seafarer contracted a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)  after allegedly having an affair with the wife of a colleague. Recently, the Facebook page “Marino Ph” shared a heartbreaking story of a 22-year-old seafarer, named Kevin, about how he contracted HIV. He revealed that his condition … Read more

Man Who Allegedly Infects Others w/ HIV Wanted Online

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Man Wanted on Social Media For Allegedly Infecting Others w/ HIV A man who allegedly infects others with HIV through people he met on online dating apps is wanted on social media. One man is currently being searched for by his alleged victims who claim that he has infected them with HIV. A netizen @Justice4Bros … Read more

Larry Gadon Faces Disbarment Case Due to HIV Claims Against PNoy

Person Living with HIV Files Disbarment Case Against Larry Gadon Over HIV Remarks A disbarment case was filed against senatorial aspirant Larry Gadon over his HIV remarks against late former president PNoy. People living with HIV (PLHIVs) filed a disbarment case against the lawyer in June after he implied that late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino … Read more

Rare Gene Mutation Associated With Resisting HIV, Scientists Say

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Rare Gene Mutation Associated With Resisting HIV, Scientists Say RARE GENE MUTATION – Spanish scientists recently reported that a rare gene mutation could protect against HIV. According to PhilStar, the said genetic mutation causes a form of muscular dystrophy, thus, affecting the limbs. This breakthrough was found a decade after “The Berlin Patient” or American … Read more

Female Customer Diagnosed w/ HIV After Manicure

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Female Customer Gets HIV After Manicure A 22-year-old female customer in Brazil was diagnosed with HIV after getting a manicure using shared equipment, which probably transmitted the virus. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a life-threatening disease that damages the immune system and hindering the body to fight diseases. HIV can be transmitted via intercourse, blood transfusions, … Read more

HIV Treatment: Can Stem Cell Transplant Cure The Infection?

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Is Stem Cell Transplant the most-awaited answer for HIV treatment? Experts have been tirelessly studying for new development in HIV treatment and they saw possibilities in stem cell transplant. People affected by the human immunodeficiency viruses have been increasing in number over the years. A report stated that four pregnant women were included in the … Read more