Department of Health (DOH) - Philippines

In February 2017, there were 849 new HIV antibody seropositive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS and ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP). This was 13% higher compared to the same period last year (751). Eighty-nine percent of those were asymptomatic at the time of reporting.

In November 2016, there were 758 new HIV antibody sero-positive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) [Table 1]. Eighty-nine percent of those were asymptomatic at the time of reporting.

In June 2015, there were 772 new HIV Ab seropositive individuals (Table 1). This was 56% higher compared to the same period last year (494) [Figure 1] and was the highest number of cases reported since 1984. Most (96%) of the cases were still asymptomatic at the time of reporting (Figure 3).

In April 2015, there were 560 new HIV Ab sero-positive individuals (Table 1). This was 42% higher compared to the same period last year (393) [Figure 1]. Most (94%) of the cases were still asymptomatic at the time of reporting (Figure 3).

The Department of Health FY 2018 Budget Portfolio aims to provide an overview of the mandate of this Department, its health sector goals and objectives, strategic thrusts, and the salient features of the proposals for major budget line items in the 2018 proposed budget.