With 85,651 cases of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in the country as of March 2021, the Commission on Human Rights vowed to protect the rights of people who are afflicted with the chronic illness.
“World AIDS Day is commemorated and celebrated to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS and spread accurate and scientific-based knowledge and information about the epidemic and also to speak out against discrimination and stigma on people living with HIV/AIDS,” Gana said. “We also call on duty-bearers, the government, treatment hubs, and medical care services to ensure that those seeking their services are afforded equal conduct in the services we offer,” she added.
Gana pointed out that discrimination and stigma have a great impact on the people when getting access to testing and seeking treatment.
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