00:00In the ongoing campaign against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV,
00:05the Pangasinan Provincial Health Office called on the public
00:08to get tested early to remain healthy and to avoid the spread of the disease or infection.
00:14The details in the national news of PIA Pangasinan's Jhenry Del Rosario.
00:21The Provincial Health Office of Pangasinan called on the public
00:25to join the early testing for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
00:29to remain healthy and to avoid the spread of the disease or infection.
00:33According to Provincial Health Education Promotion Officer Jonah Len Cabangon,
00:38302 confirmed cases of HIV in the province,
00:42most of which are between the ages of 25 and 34.
00:46In 2019, there were 180.
00:48And then in 2023, because the turnaround of the data is quite long,
00:55there were 302.
00:57So almost 50%.
01:00This is another effect of our wide-ranging HIV awareness campaign.
01:06Many are getting tested.
01:07Although there is no cure for HIV,
01:09it can be controlled through anti-retroval therapy
01:13that reduces the number of blood viruses and strengthens the immune system.
01:18The Region 1 Medical Center in Lungsod ng Dagupan is offering free HIV testing and medication.
01:24Meanwhile, Cabangon explained that HIV can only be transmitted
01:28through unprotected sex, the use of a lot of syringes, and smoking.
01:33However, it cannot be transmitted through licking, kissing, or using both covers.
01:38The PHO continues its campaign against HIV
01:41through forums, school campaigns, and radio programs.
01:45Cabangon also called for understanding and support for those with HIV.
01:50From the Philippine Information Agency, Pangasinan,
01:54Jhendry Del Rosario for Panbansa News.
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