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Radner Granada

Radner Granada

Co-founder & Medical Technologist, Vitamigo

Radner Granada is a licensed Medical Technologist with specialized HIV proficiency certification (rHIVda), a DOH-certified HIV Counselor, and a certified trainer for HIV counseling, testing, and related laboratory procedures. He co-founded Vitamigo to help bridge the gap between clinical HIV services and the communities that need them most. Radner drives clinical accuracy, NGO relations, and the volunteer network, bringing his medical expertise to make accurate HIV health information accessible to every Filipino.

Articles by Radner Granada

PreventionSelf-Care

PrEP side effects: what to expect in your first month

Starting PrEP? Learn about common side effects like nausea and headaches, how long they last, when to see your doctor, and tips for managing the adjustment period. Most side effects go away within 2-4 weeks.

March 2026Read more →
PreventionSTIGuide

A guide to sexual health for MSM in the Philippines

A practical, judgment-free guide to sexual health for men who have sex with men in the Philippines. Covers HIV prevention, PrEP access, STI testing, safe sex practices, and where to find inclusive healthcare.

March 2026Read more →
STITesting

Syphilis in the Philippines: symptoms, testing, and treatment

A medical technologist's guide to syphilis in the Philippines. Learn about the stages of syphilis, how it's diagnosed through RPR/VDRL and TPHA tests, treatment with penicillin, and its connection to HIV.

March 2026Read more →
PreventionSTI

What is Doxy-PEP? A new approach to STI prevention

Learn about Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP), a new method to prevent bacterial STIs like syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Understand how it works, who it's for, and its availability in the Philippines.

March 2026Read more →
HIV 101Guide

HIV vs. AIDS: understanding the difference

Learn the key differences between HIV and AIDS, how HIV progresses without treatment, why most people with HIV never develop AIDS, and what these terms mean for your health.

March 2026Read more →
TestingSelf-CareGuide

How HIV self-test kits work in the Philippines

A complete guide to HIV self-testing in the Philippines. Learn how oral fluid and blood-based self-test kits work, where to buy them, how much they cost, and what to do with your results.

March 2026Read more →
TreatmentHIV 101

Understanding CD4 count and viral load: what your lab results mean

Learn what CD4 count and viral load mean for people living with HIV. Understand normal ranges, what the numbers tell you about your health, and how treatment affects these markers.

March 2026Read more →
STITestingGuide

STI testing in the Philippines: what you need to know

A complete guide to STI testing in the Philippines. Learn which STIs to test for, where to get tested, what the tests involve, how much they cost, and why regular screening matters.

March 2026Read more →
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