Helping curb HIV/AIDS

The tourism sector in Aklan is being urged to help curb the rising cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the province.

Debbie Villaflor, HIV/AIDS coordinator of the Aklan Provincial Health Office, said the tourism sector must participate in its “Getting to Zero” campaign.

Based on latest data, there are 83 HIV/AIDS in the 17 towns of Aklan, including at world-famous beach destination of Boracay Island.

Villaflor said the tourism industry needs to be re-oriented on HIV/AIDS.