We want to grab this opportunity to share some important information and reminder to all of you. We have raising HIV cases in the region especially in Baguio City. Please put in mind that HIV as of the moment doesn't have any cure. Once you got infected, forever ka ng infected.

Note:

1. Hindi lang po mga MSM or Males having sex with Males ang affected ng HIV. May mga kaso po tayo sa region na babae, bata-new born at mga lalaking sa babae lang may sexual encounter. I always emphasize this: It's not who you are that puts you at risk, its what you do.

2. Wag po matakot at mahiyang mag pa test. Libre po ang HIV test sa Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Baguio Health Services Office at sa DOH CAR Regional Office.

3. Laging isipin ang kaligtasan bago ang panandaliang kaligayahan. Kung ikaw ay may mahigit sa isang sexual partner gumamit ng condom.

4. We have available treatment for HIV and it is for free kaya the earliest time na malaman mo na infected ka, the better.

5. Please stop stigma and avoid discrimination. Walang taong gustong magkasakit. Instead of putting those who are infected down, let's extend help, love, compassion and understanding.

Or pwedeng tandaan ito:

A- abstinence
B-be mutually faithful
C-correct and consistent use of condom
D- do not use drugs, share syringe
E- educate yourself, early detection, early treatment.

Ps: wag po sana nating gamitin ito para magbigay ng negative comments sa mga lugar na may mas mataas na kaso. This is for awareness and information po. Ty

Get tested. Know your status.

- This was originally posted by Darwin Francisco Balbon to the Arteks of Lakandula fb group. I cant verify the data shown in the photo.

#HIV #AIDS #Cordillera