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This document is one of a series spotlighting the experiences of these early implementers when using artificial intelligence (AI) / computer-aided detection (CAD), to highlight the added value of CAD for TB programmes and inspire prospective implementers to innovate. Funding of this project was provided by the Stop TB Partnership’s TB REACH initiative, launched in 2010 by Global Affairs Canada. In 2012, TB REACH first worked with implementing partners to pilot CAD software.

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2022 presents the latest evidence on gender equality across all 17 Goals, calling out the long road ahead to achieve gender equality. It emphasizes the interlinkages among the goals, the pivotal force gender equality plays in driving progress across the SDGs, and women and girls’ central role in leading the way forward.  

This guidance is intended for use in developing standalone TB strategic plans, or TB interventions as part of multidisease or health sector plans. It describes key considerations and steps for strategic planning for TB in line with the World Health Organization’s End TB strategy, and the proposed structure of the NSP. The target audience of this publication are all stakeholders involved in national strategic planning for TB (e.g., ministry of health, other government ministries, private sector, civil society, affected communities, academic and research institutions, and technical and funding partners).

The purpose of this document is to describe and explain how to apply the principles of good clinical practice (GCP) and good data management practice (GDMP) in the context of national tuberculosis (TB) surveys, namely national population-based surveys of TB prevalence, anti-TB drug resistance surveys, and surveys of costs faced by TB patients and their households.

In July 2022, there were 1,346 confirmed HIV-positive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) and were accounted to the total (103,112) reported cases since January 1984. Moreover, 30% (399) of individuals reported in July had advanced HIV infection (217 based on immunologic criterion, additional 182 based on clinical criteria) at the time of testing. Seventy deaths were newly reported, bringing the total deaths this year to 318. 

In June 2022, there were 1,472 confirmed HIV-positive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP). This was a 2% increase compared to the same reporting period last year (1,495). Twenty-five percent (372) had clinical manifestations of advanced HIV infection at the time of testing.

In May 2022, there were 1,308 confirmed HIV-positive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) and were accounted to the total (100,298) reported cases since January 1984. Moreover, 30% (392) of individuals reported in May had advanced HIV infection (214 based on immunologic criterion, additional 178 based on clinical criteria) at the time of testing. Thirteen deaths were reported in this reporting period bringing the total of 214 this year.

In April 2022, there were 1,198 confirmed HIV-positive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) and were accounted to the total (98,990) reported cases since January 1984. Moreover, 29% (350) of individuals reported in April had advanced HIV infection (174 based on immunologic criterion, additional 176 based on clinical criteria) at the time of testing. Thirteen deaths were reported in this reporting period bringing the total of 189d this year.

In March 2022, there were 1,539 confirmed HIV-positive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP). This was a 48% increase compared to the same reporting period last year (1,038). Twenty-nine percent (449) had clinical manifestations of advanced HIV infection at the time of testing.

Offering HIV testing services, including HIV self-testing, at formal and informal workplaces has emerged as an effective, acceptable and feasible approach for reaching men. A 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) policy brief provides key guiding principles for HIVST implementation at workplaces. Building on the 2018 policy brief, this brief captures early experience with HIVST implementation at workplaces and discusses emerging approaches of sustainable financing that can be adapted for HIV self-testing at workplaces.