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
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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
Death penalty for drug manufacturing and 20% pay cut for MPs -Sharma
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
Fiji could soon have 9,000 people living with HIV - Ravunawa
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
59 babies born with HIV last year - Dr Lalabalavu
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
$150M needed a year to treat all HIV patients in Fiji - Dr Mitchell
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
Kiran reveals high HIV risk among street children
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
Silence will make it worse: Rotuma youth leader calls for HIV awareness
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
There is a need for greater support for pregnant mothers living with HIV - Colati
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
Many people are still diagnosed late for HIV – Health Minister
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
Govt must do more as Fiji confronts one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world - PSGDN
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
Govt must do more as Fiji confronts one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world - PSGDN
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
$2.5M HIV drug donation from India strengthens treatment access for Fijians
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
14 HIV cases recorded in Vanuatu in 5 years
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 number of HIV cases identified in Lau province
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
FNU urges people to end stigma and get tested
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
New project launched to tackle maternal health, HIV, and gender-based violence in Fiji
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.