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.
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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
National Archives undertakes digitising records
Good news for people as records kept at National Archives of Fiji is being digitized and will be provided online. While speaking during the 2025 International Archives
Health Ministry hopes to receive more funding to battle HIV cases
The Health Ministry is hoping to receive more funding to battle the increase in HIV cases in the upcoming budget. Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says th
Alarming statistics show 1,583 new HIV cases recorded, out of which 90% are iTaukei
Recent statistics have revealed a concerning rise in HIV cases in Fiji, with 1,583 new diagnoses recorded between January and December 2024 - and of these, a staggering 9
23 children diagnosed with HIV in 2024 - Doctor Thaggard
23 cases of HIV in children have been recorded by the Ministry of Health from January to September 2024. While speaking at the Fiji Medical Association Central Mini-Co
New HIV reports have risen fivefold in Fiji since 2019 - FNU
The new HIV infections report has risen fivefold in Fiji since 2019, with the highest number of cases reported in the Central Division. This has been highlighted by th
50% of 443 HIV cases linked to needle sharing
50 percent of the 443 HIV cases identified from January to September last year have been linked to needle sharing while 54 percent of the 1,093 new HIV cases recorded are
UNDP and Health Ministry respond to Fiji’s HIV crisis with critical medical supplies
As part of its urgent response to Fiji’s escalating HIV outbreak, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health, has announced the han
13-year-old student is the youngest patient to test positive for HIV
A 13-year-old student is the youngest patient to have tested positive for HIV. This was revealed by Ema Rakaususu, a representative from the Ministry of Health’
Over 20 mother-to-child HIV cases recorded in Fiji last year
More than 20 cases of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Fiji were recorded in the country last year. This has been confirmed by Health Ministry’s Head of Fami
President urges chiefs to take the first step in openly addressing HIV
The Tui Cakau and President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has urged the chiefly leaders within the Cakaudrove Province to take the first step in openly addressing the national
Rise in drug abuse among street dwellers, many tested positive for HIV - Kiran
The rise in drug abuse, HIV cases and homelessness among Fiji’s youth population has become a growing crisis and the government is ramping up efforts to address th
Journalists urged to investigate and raise awareness on HIV crisis
As HIV becomes an increasing concern in our country with over 1,000 cases recorded in the first nine months of last year, the Ministry of Health is calling on the media t
Pastors and church ministers need the knowledge to preach about drugs and HIV – Rev Tugi
Fiji Council of Churches Board member and Fiji Evangelical Fellowship General Secretary Reverend Simione Tugi is calling on the government to provide training to pastors
55% of new HIV cases caused by injecting drug use – Dr Tudravu
Serious concerns continue to grow about the use of needles for drugs since 55 percent of the 1,093 new HIV cases recorded by the Ministry for Health from January to Septe
HIV outbreak in Fiji, 1093 new cases of HIV recorded from Jan-Sep 2024 - Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has declared a HIV outbreak in Fiji. While declaring the outbreak during the launch of the Fiji National HIV Surge Strategy 20
Emele Naiceru urge Fijians to prioritize safety amid high HIV risks this festive season
As the festive season approaches there is a high possibility of an increase in HIV cases, serving as a reminder for everyone to prioritize their health and take necessary