20-29 yrs have recorded highest number of HIV infections

In 2013 of the 64 new HIV infections recorded 32 were male and 32 were female.

Heterosexual relationships remain the highest cause of HIV transmission with 53 cases reported, followed by 5 cases of Homosexual and 1 of Bisexual transmission.

The age group of 20 to 29 years old have recorded the highest number of HIV infections with 28 cases recorded.

The second highest age groups are those between 30-39 years old, with 21 cases recorded.


Those 40 to 49 have recorded 8 cases, while those 50 to 59 have recorded 2 cases.


On highlighting the statistics Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma says that since 1989 the Country now has a total of 546 HIV positive cases.

Dr Sharma says the Ministry has also seen that the increases in the number of tests and outreach programmes carried out, has also contributed towards an increase in the detection of cases.

The HIV/AIDS Board through the Ministry continues to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS and encourages members of the public to contact their nearest health facilities for more information or visit the HIV/STI clinics based in the three main division of Fiji.


Story By: Gwen Mc Goon