Negros Occidental HIV cases ‘cause for concern’

BACOLOD CITY—Health officials in Negros Occidental have expressed concern over the high number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the province.

According to Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, provincial health officer, the rise in HIV cases in Negros Occidental was “alarming.”

“The message we want to send is that it is important to get tested because early detection is the key to treatment and protection,” he said on Thursday.

Tumimbang said they were conducting community-based HIV screening and assured confidentiality to those who sought help.

The high number of HIV cases in the province, he said, could be attributed to their campaign, especially among high risk groups,…

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