In 2011, Renaud Meyer of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) described the HIV/AIDS situation in the country as “hidden and alarming” and that “all the main ingredients of an epidemic are now present" in the Philippines. Each day, 7 out of 10 Filipinos are tested positive with the virus. And that's only for reported cases.
What if the person we have meetings with or even those closest to us are HIV positive? What do we do?
In a recent focus group discussion that I attended with a select group of participating companies, they admitted that they "do not exactly know how to handle HIV cases." Most HR practitioners said they "rely on their HMO providers" to help them handle HIV/AIDS related incidents.
In this video, the International Labour Organization (ILO) outlines the existing policies and programs that will promote HIV/AIDS related education, prevention, treatment and care in the workplace.
Please do share this as many will benefit from knowing the basic steps in handling HIV/AIDS cases in the workplace and preventing stigma and discrimination among those who are tested positive.
Please do share this as many will benefit from knowing the basic steps in handling HIV/AIDS cases in the workplace and preventing stigma and discrimination among those who are tested positive.
Yes this is for real. We have counseling clients who are dealing with this very issue. They ask us how to approach the situation as well as address their fears . This topic greatly needs more media attention.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dr. Mike M. There is an ongoing advocacy on this issue here in the Philippines. Hope it will curb the rising number of HIV cases. Best,
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