SunStar Photo credit to Pixabay May 16, 2021 FOR 27 years, Davao Region has recorded a total of 4,513 cases of the still-incurable human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/Aids). According to the Department of Health-Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (DOH-Resu)-Davao Region data from 1993 to December 2020, Davao City has contributed to the highest number of cases with 3,312, followed by Davao del Norte with 556, then Davao del Sur (242), Davao de Oro (200), Davao Oriental (141), and Davao Occidental (62). Out of the total cases, 238 people living with HIV (PLHIV) succumbed to the virus. Dr. Jordana P. Ramiterre, head of Davao City’s Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC), said the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic affected their office's delivery of programs and services for the prevention of HIV/Aids, and the treatment, care, and support to PLHIV, especially during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).