Major health alert as Philippines tallies 55 new HIV cases daily, among the highest in the world


MANILA (Xinhua): The Philippines tallies at least 55 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive cases daily, one of the highest in the world, Philippines Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on Wednesday night.

At a news conference, Herbosa said the cases are higher among teenagers, with the youngest infected being 15 years old.

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