HIV/AIDS and ART Registry of the Philippines: April 2016

In April 2016, there were 772 new HIV Ab seropositive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines. This was 38% higher compared to the same period last year (560) [Figure 1]. Eighty-four percent of the cases were asymptomatic at the time of reporting.

Most (94%) were male. The median age was 28 years old (age range: 7 years-65 years). More than half belong to the 25-34 year age group while 29% were youth aged 15-24 years.