The HIV epidemic in the Philippines is growing at an alarming pace. With a 500 percent increase in new cases over the last decade and projections of over 500,000 Filipinos living with HIV by 2030, the need for accessible, judgment-free healthcare has never been more urgent. Many still avoid getting tested due to fear, shame, or lack of privacy.
“This is a real and growing crisis, and we believe that healthcare must meet people where they are, with empathy, with dignity, and with urgency,” said Rina Tadiar, Head of Consumer at Metro Pacific Health Tech. “As the first telehealth app in the Philippines to offer HIV health services, KonsultaMD is making prevention and support more accessible, more compassionate, and more personal than ever. This is about making it easier to get tested, easier to seek help, and easier to feel safe doing so.”
Through this partnership, KonsultaMD is now offering FDA-approved HIV self-test kits through its app. The kits can be purchased through the Pharmacy section and delivered directly and discreetly, empowering users to know their status from the comfort and privacy of home. The HIV self-test kit is available to anyone who wants to better understand their health, whether for peace of mind, regular checkups, or personal care.
"Our partnership with KonsultaMD furthers our mission to make healthcare more accessible by promoting HIV awareness and access. Through our online store, we now offer safe and discreet HIV self-testing kits that help break stigma and encourage early action," said Southstar Drug General Manager Thaddeus L. Sanchez
“We at Faberco Life Sciences are honored to be part of this groundbreaking partnership with KonsultaMD and Southstar Drug to make HIV Self-Test Kits more accessible to Filipinos. Through this collaboration, we are harnessing the power of health technology to break barriers in HIV testing. As the official license holder of the FDA-registered Mylan HIV Self- Test Kit, Faberco is proud to contribute our expertise in access and public health to help turn the tide of the country’s growing HIV epidemic,” said Faberco Life Sciences Inc. Head of Business Ivan Gerome Bacud.
To order, download and register on the KonsultaMD app. From the homepage, tap the Pharmacy tile and search for “HIV self-testing kit.” Choose the product, add it to your cart, then proceed to checkout. Enter your delivery address, pay, and confirm your order.
This initiative is part of KonsultaMD’s broader mission to provide inclusive, judgment-free healthcare. Users seeking guidance on HIV prevention and awareness can consult with doctors trained in HIV 101 and motivational counseling. For those who may need it, access to PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is also available through the KonsultaMD pharmacy, with guidance from our doctors.
By combining education, self-testing, and compassionate care, KonsultaMD is helping build a future where every Filipino can take charge of their health without fear or judgment.
