Philippines: HIV Cases on the Rise

In July, Philippines has recorded 449 new HIV-positive cases, the highest number in a month since the first case was reported in 1984, says health official. The July figure was 62 percent higher compared to the same period last year, Xinhua cited the Philippines HIV and AIDS Registry as saying Sunday. "Most of the cases (96 percent) were male. The median age was 27 years (age range: 5-60 years). The 20-29 year (57 percent) age group had the ...