HIV risk raises concern over non-sterile injecting drug use
The high prevalence of HIV among people who inject drugs is raising concern over the dangers of using non-sterile or shared injecting equipment, with health professionals
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Cabinet declares HIV outbreak a national crisis
Cabinet has endorsed the declaration of Fiji’s HIV outbreak as a national health crisis as the government moves to strengthen its response to the issue.Minister fo
Burden on health workers remains a concern as Fiji continues to provide workforce for the Pacific
The burden on health workers remains a major issue that needs to be considered as Fiji continues to provide health professionals and other skilled workers to countries ac
High STI rates among pregnant women and young people a serious concern in Fiji
Young people under the age of 25 years are among those most affected by sexually transmitted infections in Fiji, with a FRESH Pilot study finding high rates of chlamydia
More than 70 children under 15 have died from HIV in Fiji - Vanawalu
More than 70 children under the age of 15 have died from HIV in Fiji, with Assistant Minister for Education Iliesa Vanawalu stressing the need for better-trained teachers
More than 1,600 students reached through HIV and drug awareness programme, but knowledge gaps remain
More than 1,600 students have been reached through a one-year HIV and drug awareness programme, but important gaps in young people’s understanding of HIV testing,
Fiji’s HIV treatment gap widens as Ministry works to strengthen response
Fiji is finding people living with HIV faster than it is linking them to treatment and keeping them in care, with only 56 percent of diagnosed people starting treatment i
Fiji Corrections clarifies 206 active HIV cases, not 1,440
The Fiji Corrections Service has clarified that there are 206 active cases of HIV recorded within Fiji’s correctional facilities.The Corrections Service stressed t
Uni Fiji launches HIV Prevention, Care and Awareness Campaign
The University of Fiji has launched its HIV Prevention, Care and Awareness Campaign, strengthening its commitment to public health advocacy and empowering young people to
No single leader or programme can tackle HIV outbreak alone - Wong
Fiji’s HIV response requires a whole-of-community approach, with Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong saying no single leader or programme
Australian Govt commits $23.5 million to support Fiji's HIV response
Fiji's fight against HIV has received a boost as Australia will provide $23.5 million in support of Fiji's National HIV Outbreak Response Plan.This has been highlighted b
Peer outreach worker urges Tavua families to get tested as HIV crisis deepens
Peer Outreach Worker Viliame Vauvau, also known as Willy Gold, will continue his HIV awareness and community outreach programme in the Tavua and Vatukoula corridors tomor
New HIV digital module launched to improve patient tracking and care in Fiji
Fiji’s HIV response has moved towards a more integrated digital system with the launch of a new HIV module within PATISPlus, aimed at improving patient care, data
Fiji faces generalized HIV epidemic as children as young as five test positive
Children as young as five are now being diagnosed with HIV in Fiji, as health experts warn the virus is spreading beyond traditional high-risk groups to pregnant women, c
48% of new HIV infections associated with high-risk drug use - Dr Mitchell
48 percent of people who are now becoming infected with HIV are associated with high-risk drug use, with people who inject drugs and share needles and syringes at risk of
Ministry is not just reporting HIV numbers, we are acting - Dr Mitchell
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is working on a targeted outreach program designed to engage key populations including youth, street dwellers, inmates, and
Students to benefit from new HIV and drug awareness materials
Students across Fiji are expected to benefit from new educational materials aimed at raising awareness about HIV prevention, drug abuse and healthy lifestyle choices.The
Fiji’s HIV epidemic has changed rapidly, and health workers must adapt – Dr Mitchell
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
HIV cases surge in Fiji, now among highest worldwide
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
Every child needs one adult to trust and believe in them
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
Infant HIV rise linked to mother-to-child transmission, not testing
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