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

In November 2015, there were 627 new HIV Ab sero-positive individuals. This was 27% higher compared to the same period last year (492). Most (92%) 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: 13 years-62 years). More than half belong to the 25-34 year age group while 30% were youth aged 15-24 years old.