DOH raises concern over increasing HIV/AIDS cases in Bicol

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Camarines Sur registers the highest number of cases in the region at 37%, followed by Albay at 29%, and Sorsogon at 14%

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At present, the Bicol region ranks 10th nationwide in terms of HIV/AIDS infections, contributing around 3% to theDOH data showed that the province of Camarines Sur logged the highest number of cases at 37%, followed by Albay at 29%, and Sorsogon at 14%. The other three provinces in Bicol recorded less than 10% each.

Of the total cases, 2,399 are male and 154 are female. The 25-34 age group has 1,415 cases, and the 15-24 age group has 409 cases. To combat the rising trend, the DOH has called on local governments to activate their local HIV-AIDS task forces to enhance grassroots-level anti-AIDS campaigns.

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