In December 2021, Ed (not his real name), a migrant Filipino in Thailand suspected that he had contracted HIV due to symptoms such as herpes, fever, and weight loss. | eunicebarbara /PDI
Although Thailand has had successful campaigns against HIV, there are still an estimated 520,000 people living with HIV and 6,500 new infections in 2021, but it already fell 58% compared to previous years. The numbers include migrant workers seeking treatment or undergoing testing in clinics nationwide.With over 17,000 Filipinos in Thailand where an undisclosed numbers do not have an insurance or health care coverage under Social Security , seeking treatment for HIV maybe expensive.
The first month is free for foreigners, then they are referred to hospitals to seek further treatment.RSAT has an average of 60 clients a day, of which 15-20 are PLHIV. The organization has over a hundred foreign clients some of whom are getting free treatments while others are referred to hospitals. However, due to stigmatization and discrimination their nationalities are undisclosed.
In Thailand, society does not discriminate against the clothes people wear in public. It is also more common to see LGBTQI couples holding hands in public places.Darel Magramo, a teacher, recalled being mocked by a group of teen boys in a male restroom in a Bangkok mall. Magramo wore a crop top, and their friend wore a sleeveless top. The boys began to groan and act like they were having anal sex when they noticed them approaching the restroom.
In the Philippines, the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018 includes provisions for minors to get HIV tests without parental consent, strengthening HIV/AIDS education to reduce stigma and discrimination, counseling for PLHIV families, increased protections against discrimination, expanding access to evidence-based prevention strategies, and improving HIV and AIDS care and treatment provisions. Under SDG-related benefits, PhilHealth insurance also covers HIV treatment.
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