HIV/AIDS Registers a Rise Among Girls and Women

Women are encouraged to get tested for HIV/AIDS regularly —every six months — and participate in NationalWomen and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD).

NWGHAAD is celebrated with an aim to raise awareness of the rising effect of HIV/AIDS on women and girls.

Launched by the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), on March 10 of every year, organizations across the country extends support discuss and educatewomen and girls about prevention, the need for regular testing, and the way to lead a normal, healthy life instead of being infected in recognition of NWGHAAD.