Decline Observed in HIV Case Numbers During the Second Quarter
In a significant development, the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has reported a decrease in new HIV cases in the second quarter of 2025. According to the April to June 2025 HIV and Aids Surveillance report, the average number of new HIV cases per day dropped to 55, which is lower than the 57 newly diagnosed HIV cases per day in the first quarter of 2025.
The report, specific to the Philippines, recorded a total of 4,979 new HIV cases for the second quarter, slightly lower than the 5,101 cases reported from January to March 2025. Sexual contact remains the leading mode of HIV transmission, accounting for 96% of the newly reported cases. Through male-to-male sex, 3,544 new HIV cases were reported, while male-to-female sex led to 571 new cases.
However, it's worth noting that 191 new HIV cases had no data on the mode of transmission at the time of diagnosis. Other modes of transmission, such as needle sharing among people who inject drugs and mother-to-child transmission, accounted for a smaller number of cases. There were 23 new HIV cases due to the sharing of infected needles, and 9 cases were due to mother-to-child transmission.
The DOH also reported a decrease in the number of HIV cases compared to the previous quarter's average cases per day. Despite this decline, the DOH emphasises the importance of continued efforts to combat the spread of HIV and Aids.
For the most accurate and current data, especially specific to Q2 2025, it is recommended to consult the Philippine Department of Health’s official website or its epidemiology bureau’s reports for the latest epidemiological updates on HIV transmission modes in that quarter.
This information is sourced from Anton Banal on our website Philippines. For more comprehensive updates, visit the official Philippine Department of Health website.
The DOH in the Philippines reported a decrease in HIV cases in Q2 2025, with a four-case drop compared to Q1, totaling 4,979 new cases. This decline A) underscores the importance of continued efforts in the health-and-wellness sector, B) highlights sexual contact as the leading mode of transmission, and C) indicates that mental-health resources should also be considered in sexual-health programs to address undefined cases.
