In order to increase the awareness of the public on HIV-AIDS, the Bataan General Hospital celebrates the National HIV Testing Week and AIDS Candlelight Memorial last May 11-15, 2015. It was started with the signing of the BGH employees to the advocacy wall to show their support to those persons living with HIV after the flag ceremony. There were also several advocacy videos played in the LED monitors at the different strategic sites of BGH to encourage the populace to be tested for HIV voluntarily. Simultaneously, health education classes were conducted at the OPD, business area, watcher's area as well as at the OB ward. Additionally, several IEC materials on HIV-AIDS like flyers and posters as well as lubricated condoms and fans were distributed at the different strategic sites.

Part also of the activities was the seminar on HIV-AIDS for BGH employees which are facilitated by the Office of Health Education and Promotion in cooperation with the Infection Control Office. It was started with a candle lighting ceremony to honor the lost from the said disease. Dr. Mithi C. Romero, OIC Chief of Medical Professional Staff, gave her welcome remarks wherein she discussed the significance of the role played by each employee in raising the awareness on HIV-AIDS. Mr. Romeo C. Tuazon Jr., Health Education and Promotion Officer, gave his lecture on the Basics of STI, HIV and AIDS wherein he emphasized the risk factors in acquiring the said disease as well as its preventive measures. On the other hand, Ms. Maileen B, Ragasa, Medical Technologist, discussed the different tests that are commonly done as part of the screening to HIV-AIDS. Lastly, Mr. Johnson D. Palaypay, Infection Control Nurse, discussed the importance of counseling before and after the HIV test.

There was an active participation from the attendees particularly in the Open Forum and also in the Condom demonstration. Ms. Evelyn R. Rubia, Chief Nurse, gave the closing remarks. The celebration was concluded with the human formation of the Red Ribbon at the parking area of BGH.

Several walk-in patients were voluntarily tested for HIV in BGH aside from this is free, they also wanted to know their HIV status. Everyone is encouraged to be tested for HIV. This is voluntary, confidential and free. The Infection Control Office and the TB-DOTS center of BGH are always open to serve those persons who want to know their HIV status.