Annual Report 2020: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Philippine HIV Epidemic

The COVID-19 has forced the Philippines to undergo several community quarantine restrictions to limit the spread of the new virus, hence limiting throughout the country. The limit in social mobility created a variety of barriers for the access of the community to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services.
Understanding the magnitude of the COVID-19 impact on the Philippine HIV epidemic will be pivotal in mitigating its effects, strengthening current good practices, and diving into innovations in strategies.