RA 11166 Flashcards
Old version of HIV law
RA 8504
T/F: Even before 1988, we are considered the country with the highest number of cases.
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The previous law was signed on what year?
1998
RA 11166 was signed last
December 20, 2018
The basis for the new achievable targets
90-90-90
90% of all people living with HIV will know their HIV status 90% diagnosed)
Reaching Target 1
90% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy 90% on HIV treatment)
Reaching Target 2
90% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression 90% suppressed)
Reaching Target 3
Next set of goals to end AIDS by 2030
95-95-95 for treatment
An Act Strengthening the Philippine Comprehensive Policy on Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AIDS Prevention, Treatment, Care, and Support, and, Reconstituting the Philippine National Aids Council PNAC
RA 11166 / Philippine HIV & AIDS Policy Act
RA 8504 is also known as the
Philippine Aids Prevention and Control Act of 1998
Bills
Senate Bill No. 1390 and House Bill No. 6617
Section 1
Title
Section 2
Declaration of Policies
Section 3
Definition of Terms
Refers to a health condition where there is a deficiency of the immune system that stems from infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV , making an individual susceptible to opportunistic infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Refers to treatment that stops or suppresses viral replication or replications of a retrovirus like HIV, thereby slowing down the progression of infection
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Refers to any severe or repeated use by one or more persons of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act of gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another person that has the effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to one’s property; creating a hostile environment for the other person; infringing on the rights of another person; or materially and substantial disrupting the processes or orderly operation of an institution or organization
Bullying
Refers to groups of nongovernmental and non commercial individuals or legal entities that are engaged in non-coerced collective action around shared interests, purpose, and values
Civil Society Organizations
Refers to studies undertaken in community settings, which involve community members in the design and implementation of research projects
Community-based Research
Refers to evidence-based policies, programs, and approaches that aim to reduce transmission of HIV and its harmful consequences on health, social relations and economic conditions
Comprehensive Health Intervention for Key Populations
Refers to HIV testing imposed upon an individual characterized by lack of consent, use of force or intimidation, the use of testing as a prerequisite for employment or other purposes, and other circumstances when informed choice is absent
Compulsory HIV Testing
T/F: Compulsory HIV Testing is not allowed
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Compulsory HIV Testing has an exemption; only in cases of
Blood Donation
Tissue/Organ Donation
Illegal Cases
Rape Cases
under the Family Code