National HIV Outbreak and Cluster Response Chair Dr Jason Mitchell says Fiji is now facing a much larger HIV epidemic than health experts expected, with rising infections
Fiji is currently reporting the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the Pacific, ranking third globally, with cases continuing to rise.This concern was highlighted by Ministry f
As Fiji faces increasing challenges with drugs, HIV and non-communicable diseases among young people, every child needs at least one responsible adult who believes in the
An increase in HIV infections among infants is raising serious concern, with health officials warning that this reflects a real rise in cases rather than just improved te
The introduction of the death penalty for deliberate drug manufacturing and a 20 percent reduction in MPs’ salaries has been proposed by Opposition MP Rinesh Sh
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections indicate that Fiji could
About 59 babies were born with HIV last year, in comparison to 31 babies in 2024.Minister for Health Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu explains that when HIV is rising in ant
Where is Fiji going to get $150 million to put everyone living with HIV on treatment?This is the stark question posed by Dr Jason Mitchell as he warns that Fiji’s
Almost every child who lives on the street has HIV and AIDS.This has been confirmed by the Minister for Children, Sashi Kiran while speaking during Queen Victoria School
With HIV cases emerging in Rotuma and fears that the festive season could accelerate transmission, youth representative Inoke Mani says urgent education and open discussi
With HIV cases rising in Fiji, organisations are urgently calling for stronger support systems for pregnant women living with HIV to protect both mothers and their childr
Too many people are still diagnosed late with HIV when they are already unwell, and this shows that testing and early detection services must be expanded. Minister for
As we mark World AIDS Day today, the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) says the Fijian government must do more including reaching out to the Global Fund
As we mark World AIDS Day today, the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) says the Fijian government must do more including reaching out to the Global Fund
Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost with the handover of life saving anti retroviral drugs valued at around $2.5 million from the Governme
Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health has recorded 14 people living with HIV over the past five years, with most cases reportedly linked to expatriates. HIV Unit Manager
A Task Force has been set up during the Lau Provincial Council Meeting to address HIV, drugs issues and youth empowerment, and to strengthen prevention and control measur
As 126 deaths last year were caused by HIV, the Fiji National University is urging people to end stigma and get tested to know their status. They say when people are a
Fiji has a Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 48.1 deaths per 100, 000 live births, a clear sign that critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health care still exist.
Based on the current situation, we will see more children living with HIV and many of these children will be attending school, and we cannot afford to have them treated b
The demands on the health system are so large now that there are not enough people with counselling skills available. Those are the words of Doctor Jason Mitchell, the