[OPINION] My first virtual mission: Meeting the PH on AIDS and COVID-19
May 18, 2021 3:21 PM PHT
Winnie Byanyima
The Philippines is an inspiring, tenacious, resilient country and a proud nation. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to embark on a two-day virtual mission to the Philippines this month, meeting with representatives from the government, civil society, and people living with HIV. Despite the physical distance, I felt close to the Filippino community as they opened their hearts and shared their stories of courage and resilience.
Despite having a strong, community-led response to HIV, and active government engagement, the Philippines has one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world. New HIV infections have soared by 237% from 2010 to 2020, with almost 50% of new HIV infections occurring among young people. AIDS-related deaths have also rocketed by a staggering 450% in the last 10 years, despite life-saving treatment being available free of charg
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