CEBU CITY— Some 373 people living with HIV (LPHIV) in Central Visayas received aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Field Office 7 through the agency’s Community-Based Services Section–PLHIV Assistance and Psychosocial Support Program from January to April 2026.
DSWD7 provides comprehensive support to help affected families of PLHIV overcome economic challenges. These include psychosocial care and support services in accordance with Section 36 of Republic Act No. 11166 that offers economic assistance such as education, livelihood, burial or funeral expenses, transportation, medical needs, and food support.
This provision aims to mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on affected individuals and their families while ensuring their well-being. PLHIV clients in Central Visayas received a total of P4,000 cash assistance for their immediate needs.
Aside from cash assistance, DSWD-7 also offers a free wireless mental health and psychosocial support service for individuals and families experiencing crisis situations. The program operates through online and wireless platforms such as text messaging, email, websites, and Facebook.
PLHIV clients may also avail themselves of medical assistance for their maintenance needs through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), provided they meet the assessment and documentary requirements.
DSWD-7 also actively partners with government and nongovernment organizations in providing immediate support to persons living with HIV. The agency accepts referrals from nongovernment organizations (NGOs) for cash aid assistance and psychosocial support services.
Recently, the DSWD7 through the Community-Based
Services Section – PLHIV Assistance and Psychosocial Support Program,
participated in the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial held at the Cebu
City Health Department in May 2026. (Photos: DSWD7 & Google Images)
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