HIV/AIDS and ART Registry of the Philippines: December 2015

In December 2015, there were 650 new HIV Ab sero-positive individuals. This was 28% higher compared to the same period last year (509). Most (96%) of the cases were still asymptomatic at the time of reporting.

Ninety-seven percent were male. The median age was 27 years old (age range: 2 years-78 years). More than half belong to the 25-34 year age group while 28% were youth aged 15-24 years.