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

In September 2015, there were 692 new HIV Ab sero-positive individuals. This was 22% higher compared to the same period last year (565). Most (94%) of the cases were still asymptomatic at the time of reporting.

Ninety-six percent were male. The median age was 27 years old (age range: 7 years-62 years). More than half (52%) belonged to the 25-34 year age group while 31% were youth aged 15-24 years old.