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Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after Health Minister Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu said an outbreak-level response was no longer sufficient and pledged a "whole-of-government effort" to address the rise in cases.

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Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after Health Minister Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu said an outbreak-level response was no longer sufficient and pledged a "whole-of-government effort" to address the rise in cases.

The government said 2,016 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2025, 16 times the number recorded in 2019, and estimated that one in 60 adults is living with the virus, compared with one in 167 five years earlier.

The government said 2,016 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2025, 16 times the number recorded in 2019, and estimated that one in 60 adults is living with the virus, compared with one in 167 five years earlier.

Fiji reported that two in every 100 pregnant women are living with HIV. Of the 59 babies born with the virus in 2025, 18 died before their first birthday, according to figures released by the government.

Fiji reported that two in every 100 pregnant women are living with HIV. Of the 59 babies born with the virus in 2025, 18 died before their first birthday, according to figures released by the government.

UNAIDS said new infections in Fiji rose 12-fold between 2010 and 2025. Of an estimated 9,100 people living with HIV last year, 39% knew their status and 22% were receiving antiretroviral treatment.

UNAIDS said new infections in Fiji rose 12-fold between 2010 and 2025. Of an estimated 9,100 people living with HIV last year, 39% knew their status and 22% were receiving antiretroviral treatment.

The Fiji HIV Surveillance Report 2025 recorded 430 cases from sexual transmission, or 50.6% of the 849 cases with an identified route, while injecting drug use accounted for 362 cases, or 42.6%.

The Fiji HIV Surveillance Report 2025 recorded 430 cases from sexual transmission, or 50.6% of the 849 cases with an identified route, while injecting drug use accounted for 362 cases, or 42.6%.

Fiji plans to introduce a needle-and-syringe program through legislation at the next Parliament sitting. Taskforce chairman Dr. Jason Mitchell said the scheme, used in more than 90 countries, does not signal government support for illegal drug use.

Fiji plans to introduce a needle-and-syringe program through legislation at the next Parliament sitting. Taskforce chairman Dr. Jason Mitchell said the scheme, used in more than 90 countries, does not signal government support for illegal drug use.

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Fiji declared HIV a national crisis this week, with Health Minister Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu saying an outbreak-level response was no longer sufficient and pledging a whole-of-government effort to address the rise in cases.

Fiji declared HIV a national crisis this week, with Health Minister Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu saying an outbreak-level response was no longer sufficient and pledging a whole-of-government effort to address the rise in cases.

Fiji plans to introduce a needle and syringe programme through legislation at the next Parliament sitting. Taskforce chairman Dr. Jason Mitchell said the scheme, used in more than 90 countries, does not signal government support for illegal drug use.

Fiji plans to introduce a needle and syringe programme through legislation at the next Parliament sitting. Taskforce chairman Dr. Jason Mitchell said the scheme, used in more than 90 countries, does not signal government support for illegal drug use.

Fiji's 12-fold jump in new HIV infections since 2010 demands exactly what the government just delivered: a crisis declaration, needle and syringe programs and wider access to PrEP, including twice-yearly injections. With only 39% of the 9,100 people living with HIV knowing their status, testing and treatment must be scaled up now, not moralized about. Stigma kills, and community-led outreach saves lives.

Fiji's 12-fold jump in new HIV infections since 2010 demands exactly what the government just delivered: a crisis declaration, needle and syringe programs and wider access to PrEP, including twice-yearly injections. With only 39% of the 9,100 people living with HIV knowing their status, testing and treatment must be scaled up now, not moralized about. Stigma kills, and community-led outreach saves lives.

More than 2,000 new HIV diagnoses in 2025, alongside teen pregnancies involving girls under 15, point to a collapse in family protection, honest education and social responsibility that no syringe program can fix. Young people copy what leaders get away with, and scandals brushed aside at the top teach that behavior carries no consequences. Medicine treats the infection; accountability treats the cause.

More than 2,000 new HIV diagnoses in 2025, alongside teen pregnancies involving girls under 15, point to a collapse in family protection, honest education and social responsibility that no syringe program can fix. Young people copy what leaders get away with, and scandals brushed aside at the top teach that behavior carries no consequences. Medicine treats the infection; accountability treats the cause.

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Fiji Declares HIV a National Crisis as Cases Surge

Fiji Declares HIV a National Crisis as Cases Surge

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Fiji's HIV outbreak demands emergency measures and wider access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), including twice-yearly injections. With only 39% of the 9,100 people living with HIV knowing their status, testing and treatment must be scaled up now, not moralized about. Stigma kills, and community-led outreach saves lives.

Fiji's HIV outbreak demands emergency measures and wider access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), including twice-yearly injections. With only 39% of the 9,100 people living with HIV knowing their status, testing and treatment must be scaled up now, not moralized about. Stigma kills, and community-led outreach saves lives.

This crisis points to a collapse in family protection, honest education and social responsibility that no syringe program can fix. Young people copy what leaders get away with, and scandals brushed aside at the top teach that behavior carries no consequences. Medicine treats the infection; accountability treats the cause.

This crisis points to a collapse in family protection, honest education and social responsibility that no syringe program can fix. Young people copy what leaders get away with, and scandals brushed aside at the top teach that behavior carries no consequences. Medicine treats the infection; accountability treats the cause.

Any emergency response to the HIV crisis must avoid forced testing, unauthorized disclosure or discriminatory treatment. Authorities should exercise powers only when lawful, necessary, proportionate and applied without bias. The approach should prioritize voluntary testing, safeguard confidentiality and uphold the dignity and rights of people living with HIV throughout.

Any emergency response to the HIV crisis must avoid forced testing, unauthorized disclosure or discriminatory treatment. Authorities should exercise powers only when lawful, necessary, proportionate and applied without bias. The approach should prioritize voluntary testing, safeguard confidentiality and uphold the dignity and rights of people living with HIV throughout.

There's a 36% chance that there will be more people with HIV/AIDS in 2037 than in 2017, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 36% chance that there will be more people with HIV/AIDS in 2037 than in 2017, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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