Cebu Province formalizes multi-sectoral approach to curb spread of HIV, forms council to oversee HIV prevention and control efforts

Cebu Province formalizes multi-sectoral approach to curb spread of HIV, forms council to oversee HIV prevention and control efforts

To formalize a multi-sectoral approach to curb the spread of HIV in Cebu, an ordinance was passed in the province to enhance province-wide prevention strategies, ensure comprehensive care and medical services for people living with HIV/AIDS, and secure dedicated funding to sustain these programs for years to come. The ordinance, titled the Provincial HIV/AIDS Multi-Sectoral Council Ordinance, was passed on third and final reading by the Provinci…