The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the Iloilo Provincial Health Office and Hospital Management Office, in partnership with Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), successfully held the OHAT Forum 2026, a multisectoral dialogue bringing together healthcare providers from HIV treatment hubs and primary care facilities, program managers, and partners committed to improving the lives of people living with HIV.
Anchored on the theme, “Strengthening PLHIV Wellness through Systems Alignment,” the forum emphasized the value of coordinated, patient-centered care that supports not only treatment, but overall wellbeing.
We were honored to learn from our distinguished guest speakers:
• Joseph Carlo Carillo, RN – DOH Regional HIV Program Coordinator
• Dr. Anna Marie Velasco – Infectious Disease Specialist
• Dr. Amalia J. Fernandez – Medical Specialist III, PhilHealth Regional Office VI
Key topics included HIV program updates, pneumonia among immunocompromised individuals, vaccination for PLHIV, and strengthening support through PhilHealth OHAT.
This forum strengthened collaboration and reinforced our shared commitment to responsive, inclusive, and sustainable HIV care.
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