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HIV cases increase in Philippines

HIV cases increase in Philippines

Share HIV should not be taken lightly.  Philippines is now one of the seven countries in the world with progressively increasing cases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Majority  of the new cases are males who obtained the virus through having sex with other males. HIV is the virus that causes the Acquired Immune Deficiency [Continue reading]

Pope’s statement on condoms welcomed by WHO official

Pope’s statement on condoms welcomed by WHO official

Share  A statement that was made by Pope Benedict XVI earlier that condoms can help prevent the spread of AIDS is being welcomed by the World Health Organization.    Upon learning such surprising statement from the pope, WHO’s Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Shin Young-soo expects that the Pope’s statement [Continue reading]

German pop star Nadja Benaissa confesses in HIV trial

German pop star Nadja Benaissa confesses in HIV trial

Share A German pop star  Nadja Benaissa was unable to hold back tears Monday when she confessed withholding her HIV positive status a secret from her three lovers. She went on trial for causing grievous bodily harm. Share [Continue reading]

HIV Antibody spurs fresh hopes for AIDS vaccine

HIV Antibody spurs fresh hopes for AIDS vaccine

Share Scientists reported that they have discovered a possible new weapon against HIV in the immune system that are supposed to prevent the invading AIDS disease to the human cells. Share [Continue reading]

Stop endorsing condoms- Bishops to celebrities

Stop endorsing condoms- Bishops to celebrities

Share   Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines is stressing to stop the celebrities from endorsing condoms. This type of endorsement sets a bad example to their young fans. Department of Health clarified that they did not aske the celebrities to help them promote condoms, but they are open to anybody from showbiz who are [Continue reading]

HIV alert! Big on yuppies and call center agents!

HIV alert! Big on yuppies and call center agents!

Share   Astounding number of cases infected  of HIV  was reported by the Philippine General Hospital on Wednesday. It is very alarming that the reports said the majority of those who are infected are young professionals particularly call center agents. HIV cases rose to 709 last year.  In  2008, it was 528.  This was [Continue reading]