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
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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.
Based on the current situation, we will see more children living with HIV attending school and they cannot be treated badly - Dr Mitchell
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 that there are not enough people with counselling skills — Dr Mitchell
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
Stigma against people living with HIV still strong in society - Dr Mitchell
Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV remain widespread in our society, with attitudes showing little improvement over the past two decades. This ha
HIV weakens immune system, leaving patients vulnerable to infections and cancer
HIV directly attacks and weakens the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to infections and cancers it would normally be able to fight off. The Chairman of the F
Fiji to introduce Needle Syringe Programs as high-risk sexual practices and injectable drugs increase HIV infection rate
Fiji is set to introduce Needle Syringe Programs for people who use drugs, following endorsement from the Cabinet. Acting Chair of the HIV Prevention Taskforce, Dr. Da
Worrying signs as 126 HIV related deaths recorded in Fiji last year
126 deaths last year were caused by HIV. Chairman of the Fiji National HIV Outbreak Cluster Response Taskforce, Dr. Jason Mitchell, confirmed this during fijivillage S
Intravenous drug use and high risk sex driving HIV cases in Fiji
Targeted awareness is crucial in Fiji’s fight against HIV as rising high-risk sexual practices, intravenous drug use, and parent-to-child transmissions drive new i
We must forgive and reconcile on World Peace Day – Masilomani
As we mark World Peace Day today, retired environmental health worker Semi Masilomani says we must forgive, reconcile and accept in order for the country to be peaceful.
MSP pilots project in school to raise awareness on drugs and HIV
With the HIV cases now being confirmed in young children as low as 13 years old, the Medical Services Pacific are piloting a new project focusing on our children in schoo
Ratu Latianara U16 players lead fight against drugs, teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS
Weet-Bix Raluve Under-16 champions, Ratu Latianara College in Serua are also taking a stand against some of the common issues faced by youths in society today. Head C
Yat Sen Secondary School student Aditi Naidu calls for action as Fiji faces growing HIV crisis
Yat Sen Secondary School Aditi Naidu is stepping up to raise awareness about Fiji’s escalating HIV epidemic, urging communities to break the silence, challenge sti
Cati talks about overcoming challenges at ‘Power to Life’ booklet launch to support people living with HIV
Jokapeci Cati who was diagnosed with HIV 20 years ago says despite the challenges, she has built a new life as a proud grandmother and mother of four HIV-free children.
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic. A UNAIDS report titled 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, states that sinc
126 people including 8 children died from HIV in 2024
Serious concerns continue to be raised on the impact of HIV, as eight children were part of the 126 people who died from HIV-related illnesses in the country last year.
More funds for HIV programs, infrastructure upgrades and medications – Dr Lalabalavu
With the country’s HIV status continuing to grow, the Health Ministry is looking at getting more funding in the upcoming 2025/2026 National Budget to run their di
Ravuanawa urges families to start talking about HIV
With the HIV crisis continuing to be a concern for Fiji, and with cases now being confirmed in children, Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa is calling on pare
Dr Lalabalavu says kids doing drugs in public in Suva a stark reminder of the drug crisis
Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the video circulating of a group of what looks like kids doing drugs in public at Robertson Road in Suva is a star
HIV cases are now seen in children between 10-14 years: Rakaususu
Children between the ages of 10 to 14 years are testing positive for HIV and this is concerning. This stat has been revealed by Ministry of Health’s Department