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Quezon City and UNAIDS unite against HIV

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The Quezon City Government and UNAIDS Philippines Country Office signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 25 May, which aims to accelerate and expand the city’s response to HIV and end its AIDS epidemic by 2030.

The UN Package of Support to QC includes:
1 Investment Planning, Donors Forum, and Partnership Forum so that QC’s investment needs on HIV are identified and updated, financing options identified, resources are mobilized and resource gaps are closed, and partnerships enhanced;
2 Progress Review and Strategic Planning Workshop (PIR), Development of monitoring tools and database so that QC’s HIV program progress are monitored and key interventions enhanced
3 Review and amendment of HIV ordinance to ensure QC’s policy on AIDS is enhanced and relevant to emerging epidemic
4 Production of strategic information specifically epidemiological data, estimates, and projections through Geographical and programmatic mapping, Population estimates and projections, In-depth analysis of surveillance data, Strategic communication through website and social media, and Dissemination forums.
.5 Introduction or pilot testing of best practices or innovative solutions to HIV prevention program specifically iReport (iMonitor mobile application) and Community-based HIV testing to ensure QC HIV program are accelerated and quality assured.

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Standing from left
Dr. Verdades Linga, City Health Officer, QC Health Department
Hon. Bayani Hipol - City Councilor - District 4
Hon. Gian Sotto - City Councilor - District 3
Hon. Godofredo Liban Sr. - City Councilor - District 2
Vice Mayor Josefina Joy Belmonte
Hon Alan Francisco - City Councilor - District 5
Mr. Zimmbodilion Mosende - UNAIDS Strategic Information Adviser
Seated
Mayor Herbert Bautista - City Mayor
Ms. Teresita Marie Bagasao - UNAIDS Country Director


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Mayor Bautista, Ms Bai and the QC Health Department Heads, Supervisors, District Officers, and staff headed by Dr. Verdades Linga.

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