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My first virtual mission: Meeting the Philippines at a crossroads in tackling the AIDS and COVID pandemics

Published May 19, 2021, 12:23 AM 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 to meet people living with HIV. Despite the physical distance, I felt close to the Filipino 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 percent from 2010 to 2020, with almost 50 percent of new HIV infections occurring among young people. AIDS-related deaths have also rocketed by a staggering 450 percent in the last 10 years, despite life-saving treatment being available free of charge in more than 160 treatment facilities across the country. S

[OPINION] My first virtual mission: Meeting the PH on AIDS and COVID-19

[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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