Component III: Treatment
A complete package of STI medicines and supply of reagents are available at the three health facilities in the province providing HIV/AIDS services. The STI medicines are for common infection in the areas such as gonorrhea, herpes and genital warts.
Antiretroviral (ARV) medicines are also available for AIDS sufferers. There are 4 types available, and most of the ARV recipients take Douvir at Php 2,500.00 per set per month. At the start of the program, UNFPA funded the ARV medicines of 7 PLHAS (People Living with HIV/AIDS) for six months. After the expiry of assistance, the province linked up with Global Health Fund to continue funding the ARV medicines Global Health Fund has committed lifetime support and provision of ARV for 13 PLHAS.
Innovative Approaches
The recipients of ARV medicines are enlisted as ARV Scholars who work as program partners in prevention education work. In 2005, 13 ARV Scholars were trained as speakers on HIV/AIDS and eventually participated in a series of education campaign conducted among resort workers and owners in Boracay Island.
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