The Philippines, though making progress in HIV prevention and treatment, grapples with significant challenges. Limited awareness, stigma, and restricted access to essential interventions like PrEP and ART hinder effective control of the epidemic. The current system's focus on registration and tracking may deter people from seeking testing and treatment due to fear of stigma. Moreover, social determinants of health can impact medication adherence for ART.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.While the country has made strides in HIV prevention and treatment, there are concerning gaps that need to be addressed
. To effectively curb this public health crisis, the country needs a strategic course correction to prioritize and improve access to essential interventions: pre-exposure prophylaxis , antiretroviral therapy , and self-testing.While the country has made strides in HIV prevention and treatment, there are concerning gaps that need to be addressed.
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