Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – a
virus that infects cells in the immune system
and impairs their function.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) – a health condition that stems
from HIV Designed by:
Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) – MERCEDES, Joielley Nichole C.
treatment for HIV or AIDS
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) –
judicial entities in charge of provisions BS MLS 2 - H
HIV Counseling – communication process
between a client and a trained counselor A. Y. 2020 - 2021 ACCEPTANCE
HIV Testing – facility based medical An act strengthening
procedure that is conducted to determine the the Philippine comprehensive policy on Human
presence or absence oft eh virus in the body Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired
Medical Confidentiality – information about Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) prevention,
results are kept strictly confidential • More than 35 million people live with HIV treatment, care, and support, and
Person Living with HIV (PLHIV) – an worldwide. reconstituting the Philippine National AIDS
individual confirmed to have HIV • Every 9.5 minutes someone is diagnosed with Council (PNAC), repealing for the purpose
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – HIV the the US Republic Act No. 8504, otherwise known as the
infections spread through sexual contact • Gay and bisexual men of all races are the “Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act
most radically affected by HIV in the US. of 1998”.
Republic Act 11166 will help in expanding access to • Develop the AIDS Medium Term Plan and These are programs that aim to educate the
evidence-based HIV prevention strategies. ensure its implementation people regarding HIV, AIDS, and other STIs
Access to the means to prevent sexual • Make sure that guidelines and policies in this with the goal of reducing high risk behaviors,
transmission of HIV and transmission associated Act are duly met reducing vulnerabilities, and promoting the human
with drug use such as condoms and other • Monitor the progress of the response to the rights of PLHIV.
commodities remains a critical need for curbing the country’s HIV and AIDS situation These programs shall be age-appropriate and
rising epidemic. • Mobilize the source of funds and to based on up-to-date evidence and shall promote
This law facilitates easier access to learning coordinate with international organizations the following:
about one’s HIV status, particularly to for funding, data collection, research, as well • Safer sex practices among the general
teenagers who are now eligible to be tested for as prevention and treatment of the diseases. population, including sexual abstinence, sexual
HIV without parental consent. • Submit at Annual report to the Office of the fidelity, and consistent and correct
The law also paves the way for access to free President, the Congress, and the members of contraception use
HIV treatment and related illnesses. The law the Council • Other practices that reduce risk of HIV
embeds HIV/AIDS in universal health care by • Advocate for policy reforms and needed infection
tasking PhilHealth to develop a revised benefit amendments to the Congress to better • Universal awareness of and access to
package including medication and diagnostics for strengthen our response to the HIV and evidence-based and relevant information and
HIV patients. Additionally, denial of health, AIDS situation in the country. education and safe, affordable, and effective
accident and life insurance coverage to people • Recognize gaps in the response and to quality treatment
living with HIV is now unlawful. recommend policies and programs to continue • Knowledge of health, civil, political, economic,
interventions and social rights of PLHIV and their families
