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From: Safeguarding equitable HIV service delivery at the health facility-level in a resource-limited setting during the pandemic

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HIV care and COVID-19 in the Philippines and in San Lazaro Hospital. Red line indicates the number of total consults including new and follow-up clients at SLH-H4. Blue line indicates the number of newly diagnosed HIV cases in the Philippines. Green line indicates the number of PLHIV initiated on ART. Letters in blue indicate key events relating to COVID-19. Letters in red indicate key activities relating to HIV care. A (30 Jan 2020)—the first reported case of COVID-19 in the Philippines was admitted in SLH. B (7 Mar 2020)—community transmission was detected in the Philippines. C (11 Mar 2020)—COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. D (16 Mar 2020)—Luzon Island including the National Capital Region was placed under enhanced community quarantine. E (Late Mar 2020)—SLH-H4 began referral of clients to other treatment hubs. F (Apr 2020)—SLH-H4 initiated ART delivery to clients using courier services. Fees were shouldered by clients. G (23 April 2020)—PhilHealth included the cost of parcel services under the outpatient HIV/AIDS treatment package. H (1 Jun 2020)—easing of restrictions began. I (Jul 2020)—The Department of Health adapted the use of parcel services for ART delivery in treatment hubs nationwide. J (Oct 2020)—SLH-H4 conducted a series of online lectures and fora for clients on key issues such as mental health, COVID-19, and nutrition

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