Section 38Sec./Art. 38

Care and Support for Affected Families, Intimate Partners, Significant Others and Children of People Living with HIV. - The DSWD, DOH, and LGUs, in consultation with CSOs and affected families of PLHIV shall develop care and support programs for affected families, intimate partners, significant others, and children of PLHIV, which shall include the following:

(a) Education programs that reduce HIV-related stigma, including counseling to prevent HIV-related discrimination within the family;

(b) Educational assistance for children infected with HIV and children orphaned by HIV and AIDS; and

(c) HIV treatment and management of opportunistic infections for minors living HIV who are not eligible under the Outpatient HIV and AIDS Treatment (OHAT) Package of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).