THE United States government donated HIV viral load testing cartridges valued at P85 million ($1.5 million) in a turnover ceremony hosted by the Manila City government on December 1, also to commemorate World AIDS Day.

According to the US Embassy in the Philippines, the donation, which was turned over by US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, was to strengthen the Philippine government's HIV treatment program.

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