RA 11166 -MTLB

Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act

RA 11166

December 20, 2018

when was RA 11166 approved?

Rodrigo Duterte

Who signed the RA 11166?

57 sections

How many Sections does RA 11166?

8 Articles

How many articles does RA 11166?

PNAC ( Philippine National AIDS Council)

it ensures the implementation of the country's response to the HIV and AIDS situation

DOH Secretary

Who is the assigned chairperson of PNAC?

AIDS MEDIUM TERM PLAN

a multi-sectoral strategic plan to prevent & control the spread of HIV & AIDS

Epidemiology Bureau

maintains a comprehensive HIV and AIDS monitoring and evaluation program

DepEd, CHED & Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

they shall integrate basic and age-appropriate, culture-sensitive, gender-responsive instructions regarding HIV and AIDS

Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission

a program established by DOH to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission; includes universal voluntary HIV testing, counseling and referrals

1. Only after a sample of the donor has been tested negative for HIV
2. Donated blood shall be subjected to HIV testing
3. All samples that have been tested positive is DEFERRED
4. Samples that are tested positive shall be accepted for research purposes only.
5. Second testing can be demanded

Standard Precaution on Donation of BLD, Tissue, Organ

HIV testing (Voluntary)

written consent form the person taking the test must be obtained before HIV testing

1.If person is 15 to below 18 years of age
2. Any young person aged below 15 who's pregnant/ engaged in high risk behavior.

HIV testing shall made available under the following Circumstances:

Compulsory HIV testing

a required HIV testing that shall be allowed in some instances

i. a person who is charged with any offenses punishable
ii. When it is necessary to resolve relevant issues in the family
iii. as a prerequisite in donation of blood

Instances where compulsary HIV testing:

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

shall develop a program to provide a stigma-free comprehensive reintegration, care and support program

DSWD, DOH, LGU

these would develop care and support programs for the care and support of affected families with PLHIV

1. tested for HIV
2. exposed to HIV
3. have HIV infection/ related illness
4. was treated for HIV related illness

Confidentiality & privacy of any indiv. shall be guaranteed for those who:

1. When complying w/ reportorial requirements of national active surveillance system of DOH
2. Informing other health workers directly involved w/ PLHIV
3. Responding to a subpoena duces recum & subpoena as testificandum issued by a court w/ jurisdiction.

EXCEPTIONS where HIV/AIDS infos may be released:

1-10 yrs imprisonment & 50,000-500,000 pesos

False/ misleading advertising & claims

6-12 yrs imprisonment & suspension/ revocation or cancellation

Knowingly/ Negligently causes another to get infected w/ HIV

6-12 yrs imprisonment

Compelled any person to undergo HIV testing

1-5 yrs imprisonment & 100,000-500,000 pesos

Raids/similar police operation in sites & venues of HIV prevention interventions based on the presence of used/ unused prophylactic

6 months-5 yrs imprisonment & 100,000-500,000 pesos

Harassment of HIV & AIDS service providers

6 months -5 yrs imprisonment & greater than 50,000 pesos + Administrative sanctions

Denial of insurance services to PLHIV

6 months-5 yrs imprisonment & 50,000-100,000 pesos

Breach of Confidentiality

2 yrs and 1 days -5 yrs imprisonment & 250,000-500,000 pesos

Mass dissemination of HIV status of a person

6 months-5 yrs imprisonment & 50,000-500,000 pesos + Administrative sanctions

Violation on discriminatory acts & policies

retroviruses

HIV is a family of viruses called

HIV

is a causative agent for a unique disorder called AIDS

CD4 cells/ T-helper cells

HIV infects these cells

Reverse transcriptase, integrase, protease

HIV has 3 enzymes contributing to its virulence

Gp120 & Gp41

these are present on the surface of HIV cell wall and are responsible for attachment to the target cell of humans.

i. semen
ii. vaginal fluid
iii. blood
iv. breastmilk

HIV is present in these various secretions in a significant amount

sexual contact

most common transmission of HIV

tears, urine, feces and sweat

these are viral loads that won't suffice to activate or cause infection

Early Stage (2-4 weeks after initial infection)

"worst flu ever"; also known as acute retroviral syndrome (ARS)

high fever
lymphadenopathy
rash
fatigue
headache

Are usually seen in the Early Stage

Latency Stage

where virus starts to replicate inside the host's body

Progression to AIDS

it may progress to AIDS at this point; shows drastic decrease in CD4 cells

Rapid weight loss
Recurring fever or profuse night sweats
Extreme and unexplained tiredness
Diarrhea lasting for a month
Pneumonia
Memory loss, depression, and other neurological disorder
Sore in mouth (candidiasis)

Symptoms that include in Progression to AIDS

Executive no. 39 on December 1992

PNAC was created through? and when?

Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998

RA 8504

Feb. 13 1998

RA 8540 is approved on?

Fidel V. Ramos

RA 8540 is approved by?

6 months - 5yrs & 50-500k

Impose to Bullying in AIDS