HACT WVMC

23/07/2025

Dear valued clients‼️

Due to inclement weather and persistent flooding caused by Tropical Depression Emong and the Southwest Monsoon, your safety remains our top priority.

To minimize risk, we are offering alternative ways to access your antiretroviral medications. You may opt to refill your ARVs via courier, delivery rider, or through a meet-up with your case manager.

If you prefer to visit the HACT office, please message your case manager, any HACT staff, or this page to schedule an appointment.

Stay safe and dry!

23/07/2025

𝐋𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭💧

Floodwaters may seem harmless—but they could carry deadly bacteria.

Leptospirosis can lead to severe illness or even death if not treated early.

1. Watch out for symptoms like high fever, muscle pain, red eyes, and jaundice.

2. Doxycycline can help prevent infection—consult your doctor before taking any medication.

3. Avoid walking in floodwaters. Wear boots and gloves. Keep wounds clean. Practice proper sanitation.

If you’ve been exposed, visit your nearest health center immediately.

22/07/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
Please be informed that the HACT Office will be closed tomorrow, July 23 (Wednesday), in compliance with WVMC Memo Order No. 418, s. 2025, due to continuous heavy rainfall brought about by the southwest monsoon.

For any immediate concerns or emergencies, you may proceed to the Emergency Room (ER) for assistance or visit the nearest accessible hospital.

Keep safe and dry, everyone! 🌧️💙

14/07/2025

‼️ HIV AWARENESS IN ACTION ‼️
𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗧𝗔𝗣-𝗢𝗖!

03/07/2025

📍 Join us tomorrow on 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 4, 2025 𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒈𝒚. 𝑻𝒂𝒑-𝒐𝒄, 𝑴𝒐𝒍𝒐, 𝑰𝒍𝒐𝒊𝒍𝒐 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 for a one-day 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦—a safe, inclusive space for learning, sharing, and free, confidential HIV testing.

This initiative is spearheaded by HACT-WVMC and Rotaract Club of Iloilo City, in collaboration with ICAP Global Health, SHIP, AHF, YELL PH, Kinaiya PH, Davies Paints Philippines, NSC WVSU, the Department of Health (DOH), the Rotary Club of Central Iloilo City, and Rotaract Club of La Paz.

💬 Let’s break the stigma.
💉 Get tested.
❤️ Empower your health.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵.

‼️ 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙎, 𝙊𝙒𝙉 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍

Over 1,600 HIV cases have been reported in Iloilo City since 1988, with numbers steadily rising—especially among youth aged 15–24. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

📍 Join us on 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 4, 2025 𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒈𝒚. 𝑻𝒂𝒑-𝒐𝒄, 𝑴𝒐𝒍𝒐, 𝑰𝒍𝒐𝒊𝒍𝒐 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 for a one-day 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦—a safe, inclusive space for learning, sharing, and free, confidential HIV testing.

This initiative is spearheaded by HACT-WVMC and Rotaract Club of Iloilo City, in collaboration with ICAP Global Health, SHIP, AHF, YELL PH, Kinaiya PH, Davies Paints Philippines, NSC WVSU, the Department of Health (DOH), the Rotary Club of Central Iloilo City, and Rotaract Club of La Paz.

By going barangay-to-barangay, we aim to make HIV awareness more localized and accessible, ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against HIV.
𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣, 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚.

💬 Let’s break the stigma.
💉 Get tested.
❤️ Empower your health.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵.

24/05/2025

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2025
We remember, we rise,we lead

On this solemn occasion, we came together as a community to remember and honor the millions of lives lost to AIDS and to support those living with HIV today.

Our Candlelight Memorial featured:

-Mass celebration in commemorating the soul of those who have departed and also for those who is still living to figth against HIV
-Performances and messages of solidarity and awareness
-A renewed commitment to education, prevention, and advocacy
-Personal stories shared with courage and compassion
-A moment of silence and candle-lighting ceremony

We would like to thank everyone who joined us in lighting the path toward a future free of stigma and discrimination.

Together, we remember. Together, we rise. Together, we lead.

23/05/2025

MPox: Alerto, Protektado, Ligtas Tayo!”

OBJECTIVE:
To raise awareness about mpox, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention, especially among vulnerable and high-risk populations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

General public
PLHIV community
Health workers and caregivers
Youth and s*xually active individuals

KEY MESSAGES:
Alamin ang MPox
Mpox is a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms and a rash.
It can spread through close contact with an infected person or their belongings.
Paano Ito Naiiwasan
Avoid skin-to-skin contact with someone who has a rash or flu-like symptoms.
Practice safe s*x and limit multiple partners.
Use protective equipment when caring for someone infected.
Tandaan ang Sintomas:
Fever, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches
Rash (starts as flat spots and becomes bumps or blisters)
Fatigue and headache
Kung May Sintomas Ka
Isolate immediately
Seek medical help
Inform close contacts

29/04/2025

We have additional slots available this friday, kindly register below.

This form is for patients under the HIV and AIDS Core Team (HACT) of Western Visayas Medical Center who are interested in receiving the Pneumococcal vaccine. Please fill out the details below to register.

15/04/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Tomorrow, April 16, the HACT Office will be open until 12 noon only for ARV refill services.
- Please be advised that consultations will not be available on this day.

In observance of Holy Week, the office will also be closed on April 17 (Holy Thursday) and April 18 (Good Friday).

📌 Regular services will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025.

For any immediate concerns or emergencies, kindly proceed to the Emergency Room (ER) for assistance.

Thank you for your understanding. Wishing everyone a safe and blessed week ahead.

31/03/2025

Committed to Your Care — Even on Holidays!
This Eid al-Fitr (April 1) and Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9), the HACT Office will remain open for ARV refilling to ensure you have continuous access to your treatment.

For any emergencies, kindly proceed to the triage area.

Your health is our priority. Enjoy the holidays and stay safe!

21/03/2025

Dear valued clients,

We have more Pneumonia vaccination slots available kindly register in the form below. Thank you!

This form is for patients under the HIV and AIDS Core Team (HACT) of Western Visayas Medical Center who are interested in receiving the Pneumococcal vaccine. Please fill out the details below to register.