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
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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
Cabinet approves national HIV Surge Strategy 2024-2027
The Cabinet has approved the National HIV Surge Strategy for 2024-2027 which aims at accelerating public health, treatment, care, human rights, and social justice for HIV
FNU offers free HIV/AIDS and STI clinics for students
The Fiji National University has taken great initiative as they are now offering free HIV/AIDS and STI screening clinics for their students, this is to enforce studentsâ
Govt needs to declare a State of Emergency on Drugs and HIV – Donu
The government needs to declare a State of Emergency in the country given the heinous crimes committed by people abusing drugs and the increase in the spread of HIV cases
Corrections Service notes an increase in HIV cases following extensive testing across all institutions
Due to the spike that may be attributed to recent drug needle use from inmates before their sentencing to remand, the Fiji Corrections Service has embarked on an extensiv
Fiji’s National Archives hosts 'CyberArchives' theme for International Archives Day celebrations
The National Archives of Fiji will celebrate International Archives Day today and tomorrow with this year's theme CyberArchives. The National Archives say this is a go
212 cases out of the 258 HIV cases are among the i-Taukei community
212 out of the 258 cases of HIV that were reported from January to September this year are among the i-Taukei community. According to the Head of Family Health from th
World AIDS Day is for reflection, remembrance and action - Human Rights Activist
World AIDS Day is a day for reflection, remembrance and action because people losing lives due to HIV is an issue that affects everyone. Those were the words of huma
258 HIV cases recorded this year till September
258 HIV cases have been recorded this year until the end of September while 245 cases were recorded last year. This was confirmed by the Head of Family Health from the
HIV infections in Fiji increased 260% since 2010, making Fiji the second fastest-growing epidemic in the Asia Pacific region
Speaker of Parliament and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for the Pacific Region, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says according to the Global AIDS Monitoring Report, Fiji is in the top 5 countries of rising new HIV infections in the Asia Pacific region amongst the 15 t
Transmission of HIV from mothers has risen with 14 children under the age of four diagnosed last year – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu says the transmission of HIV from mothers to their innocent children has risen, with 14 children under the age of four diagnosed
Out of the 245 new cases of HIV last year, 3 people possibly transmit it through sharing of used needles – Dr Devi
While Fiji recorded 245 new cases of HIV in 2022, it is noted that 3 (1.2 percent) of these individuals were people who injected drugs and possibly transmitted it through