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

In March 2016, there were 736 new HIV Ab seropositive individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines. This was 10% higher compared to the same period last year (667). Eighty-nine percent of the cases were asymptomatic at the time of reporting.

Most (97%) were male. The median age was 28 years old (age range: 8 years-63 years). More than half belong to the 25-34 year age group while 27% were youth aged 15-24 years.