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
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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
Olivia Tawake stresses collective action to address drugs and HIV in Fiji
If we want to tackle drugs we need to tackle HIV. This has been highlighted by the representative from the Taskforce for Juvenile and Street Kids in Fiji, Olivia Vosa
FMA calls on MOH to urgently declare a HIV outbreak in Fiji – Dr Vakamocea
The Fiji Medical Association is making an urgent call to the Ministry of Health to declare a HIV outbreak in the country and this recognition will allow for leveraging le
Rising trend of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS a concern for Health Ministry
The Ministry for Health is concerned that there is a rising trend of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS, and this year alone, they have seen multiple new infections
Living with HIV is not a death sentence: Lal
Mark Shaheel Lal, a member of the LGBTQ+ community has courageously come forward to share his journey of living with HIV and says his decision to speak publicly about hi
15% of new HIV cases in Fiji were related to bluetoothing – FWCC
As 552 new HIV cases have been recorded this year from January to June, 15 percent of these cases are related to bluetoothing, where drug users are not only sharing need
Critical HIV medication set to arrive next Friday - Health Ministry
The much-needed drugs for HIV patients will arrive in the country next Friday as the Health Ministry is regulating the distribution due to limited supply. The Ministry
iTaukei community dominates 2024 HIV statistics in Fiji with 89%
The i-Taukei community is dominating the HIV statistics in Fiji with a striking 89 percent, according to the latest data presented at the Global AIDS Monitoring and HIV E
HIV/AIDS cases in Fiji have grown to 552 from January to July 2024
Statistics have shown that the number of HIV/AIDS cases in Fiji had grown to 552 from January to June 2024, marking a 573 percent rise compared to 2017. While briefing
13 people died from HIV this year
Urgent action is needed to combat the HIV crisis in the country as 13 of our people have died in the first 6 months of this year, and according to the Minister for Health
102 new cases of HIV between the age group of 20 to 24 years recorded in 2023 – Fiji Medical Association statistics
Shocking statistics have been revealed by the Fiji Medical Association Executive member Dr Basharat Munshi during the 63rd FMA Annual Conference in Nadi where 102 new cas