Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon

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.

Op-Ed

On gargling mouthwash after having oral sex

A Filipino who likes giving oral sex wants to get more information about what good - if any - mouthwashing after giving head can...

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconJan 25, 2015

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Will ARV work with hormonal pills?

A transpinay was told to stop her hormone treatment as it may not work with her antiretroviral medicines. She would like to know more...

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconJan 18, 2015

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Safer oral sex

A Filipino who likes oral sex asks about the risk of getting infected with HIV (and STIs) from the act, particularly since he dislikes...

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconJan 1, 2015

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ARV causes fingernail darkening?

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...

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconDec 8, 2014

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On skipping taking ARVs

A Filipino PLHIV asks about the repercussions of missing taking his ARVs, and Dr. Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon answers. It is imperative to know...

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconNov 18, 2014

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On using drugs with adverse effects

A Filipino person living with HIV asks about his continuing use of a drug that adversely affects him, and Dr. Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon...

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconOct 12, 2014

Op-Ed

On using phased-out medication

A Filipino person living with HIV asks about his continuing use of Stavudine in his treatment in the Philippines, even if the World Health...

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconSep 22, 2014

Op-Ed

As a lesbian, am I still at risk for HIV infection?

A lesbian woman asks about her risks for HIV infection, and Dr. Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon provides needed information on this.

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconJun 15, 2014

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Can used syringes be cleaned to avoid HIV infection among drug users?

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....

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconJun 6, 2014

Op-Ed

PrEP and PEP for protection in the Phl

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...

Jose Narciso Melchor SesconJun 3, 2014

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On gargling mouthwash after having oral sex

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Will ARV work with hormonal pills?

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Safer oral sex

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ARV causes fingernail darkening?

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On skipping taking ARVs

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On using drugs with adverse effects

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On using phased-out medication

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As a lesbian, am I still at risk for HIV infection?

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Can used syringes be cleaned to avoid HIV infection among drug users?

Op-Ed

PrEP and PEP for protection in the Phl

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