HIV Infection/AIDS is one of the reportable diseases. Pursuant to Section 9 of A.O. # 55 s. 1989 (Rules and Regulation Governing the Accreditation of HIV Testing Clinical Laboratories and Blood Banks), all HIV confirmed positive (+) blood donors should be immediately reported to the AIDS Registry, National AIDS Prevention & Control Program (NAPCP), Department of Health.

This shall be addressed to:

DR. ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ
Program Manager National AIDS Prevention &
Control Program
Department of Health
San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz,
Manila

The NAPCP and the network of the STD Social Hygiene Clinics shall be responsible for tracing the blood donor for proper counselling, medical care and follow-up.

This circular is hereby issued for strict compliance by all concerned and shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 21 Nov. 1991

(Sgd.) MARIETTA CARPIO-BACCAY, M.D.
Director IV