11 AIDS cases, 74 HIV cases in C. Visayas recorded in June

By: Futch Anthony Inso - 7 years ago

ABOUT 74 new cases of HIV and 11 AIDS cases were recorded in Central Visayas last June by the regional Department of Health (DOH-7).

Dr. Van Phillip Baton, coordinator of Re-Emerging Infectious Disease Program, said the number of HIV/AIDS cases are going up every month.

Male to male sexual intercourse remains the number one cause of HIV/AIDS cases, he said.

Also cited as a leading cause is intravenous drug use.

Baton called on the public to undergo HIV testing, especially those who are sexually active.