Rise of HIV cases in Negros 'alarming'

By Eugene Y. Adiong

Dec 03, 2022 12:52 am

NEGROS Occidental recorded a total of 172 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases from January to September this year, data from the Provincial Health Office (PHO) showed.

Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, provincial health officer, described the figures as 'alarming.'

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