Fondly called Jojo, Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon is a medical doctor with specialization in obstetrics and gynecology. Spending much of his time in public health services with focus on HIV and AIDS, STI, and sexual and reproductive health, Jojo wears multiple hats, blending public health advocacy and clinical-cum-administrative work. For 12 years, he served as the Executive Director of Remedios AIDS Foundation, the pioneering AIDS service organization in the Philippines. Then in 2008, he assumed the presidency of the AIDS Society of the Philippines, which he still heads now. Jojo is also the current Chief of Clinics of Sta. Ana Hospital, and has held regional and local consultancy works for development agencies. Jojo is a self-confessed lacto-vegetarian, a raja yoga meditation practitioner, and a health/wellness buff. He also loves to share his thoughts and reflections based on learned skills/competencies and experiences. This soft-spoken soul loves taking on new initiatives/roles, and loves to talk with people about spirituality and good health.
A Filipino PLHIV asks about the darkening of his fingernails since he started taking the Lamivudine/Zidovudine/Nevirapine combo. Dr. Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon provides some...
Worried about possibly getting infected with HIV, an injecting drug user wants to know if he can re-use syringes after decontaminating them with bleach....
An HIV-positive Filipino wants to know about pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis availability in the Philippines. As Dr. Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon provides needed information...