350 patients receiving support at the HIV clinic in Mater Dei

350 people are being treated for HIV at the HIV and AIDS clinic in Mater dei, an increase of 50 cases from last year

The HIV Clinic at Mater Dei offers support to more than 350 people
The HIV Clinic at Mater Dei offers support to more than 350 people

More than 350 people are receiving support from the HIV and AIDS clinic in Mater Dei hospital.

A spokesperson for the Parliamentary Secretary for Health confirmed that the persons receiving treatment are all positive to HIV, but do not necessarily suffer from AIDS.

Until end of last year, the number of persons reporting to the HIV clinic amounted to 300.

Energy and Health Minister Konrad Mizzi confirmed that the number increased by about 50 people, while replying to a parliamentary question last week.

HIV and AIDS are intrinsically related but they are not the same thing.

HIV is the virus that causes serious damage to the immune system. If the damage is severe, HIV can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Earlier last month, former Two and a Half Man actor Charlie Sheen confirmed he was HIV positive. With his statement, Sheen wanted to end days of intense media speculation about his health.  He has been living with HIV for the last four years.

 

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