Infant HIV rise linked to mother-to-child transmission, not testing
An increase in HIV infections among infants is raising serious concern, with health officials warning that this reflects a real rise in cases rather than just improved te
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Death penalty for drug manufacturing and 20% pay cut for MPs -Sharma
The introduction of the death penalty for deliberate drug manufacturing and a 20 percent reduction in MPs’ salaries has been proposed by Opposition MP Rinesh Sh
Fiji could soon have 9,000 people living with HIV - Ravunawa
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections indicate that Fiji could
59 babies born with HIV last year - Dr Lalabalavu
About 59 babies were born with HIV last year, in comparison to 31 babies in 2024.Minister for Health Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu explains that when HIV is rising in ant
$150M needed a year to treat all HIV patients in Fiji - Dr Mitchell
Where is Fiji going to get $150 million to put everyone living with HIV on treatment?This is the stark question posed by Dr Jason Mitchell as he warns that Fiji’s
Kiran reveals high HIV risk among street children
Almost every child who lives on the street has HIV and AIDS.This has been confirmed by the Minister for Children, Sashi Kiran while speaking during Queen Victoria School
Silence will make it worse: Rotuma youth leader calls for HIV awareness
With HIV cases emerging in Rotuma and fears that the festive season could accelerate transmission, youth representative Inoke Mani says urgent education and open discussi
There is a need for greater support for pregnant mothers living with HIV - Colati
With HIV cases rising in Fiji, organisations are urgently calling for stronger support systems for pregnant women living with HIV to protect both mothers and their childr
Many people are still diagnosed late for HIV – Health Minister
Too many people are still diagnosed late with HIV when they are already unwell, and this shows that testing and early detection services must be expanded. Minister for
Govt must do more as Fiji confronts one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world - PSGDN
As we mark World AIDS Day today, the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) says the Fijian government must do more including reaching out to the Global Fund
Govt must do more as Fiji confronts one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world - PSGDN
As we mark World AIDS Day today, the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) says the Fijian government must do more including reaching out to the Global Fund
$2.5M HIV drug donation from India strengthens treatment access for Fijians
Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost with the handover of life saving anti retroviral drugs valued at around $2.5 million from the Governme
14 HIV cases recorded in Vanuatu in 5 years
Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health has recorded 14 people living with HIV over the past five years, with most cases reportedly linked to expatriates. HIV Unit Manager
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
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