Worrying signs as 126 HIV related deaths recorded in Fiji last year
126 deaths last year were caused by HIV. Chairman of the Fiji National HIV Outbreak Cluster Response Taskforce, Dr. Jason Mitchell, confirmed this during fijivillage S
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Intravenous drug use and high risk sex driving HIV cases in Fiji
Targeted awareness is crucial in Fiji’s fight against HIV as rising high-risk sexual practices, intravenous drug use, and parent-to-child transmissions drive new i
We must forgive and reconcile on World Peace Day – Masilomani
As we mark World Peace Day today, retired environmental health worker Semi Masilomani says we must forgive, reconcile and accept in order for the country to be peaceful.
MSP pilots project in school to raise awareness on drugs and HIV
With the HIV cases now being confirmed in young children as low as 13 years old, the Medical Services Pacific are piloting a new project focusing on our children in schoo
Ratu Latianara U16 players lead fight against drugs, teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS
Weet-Bix Raluve Under-16 champions, Ratu Latianara College in Serua are also taking a stand against some of the common issues faced by youths in society today. Head C
Yat Sen Secondary School student Aditi Naidu calls for action as Fiji faces growing HIV crisis
Yat Sen Secondary School Aditi Naidu is stepping up to raise awareness about Fiji’s escalating HIV epidemic, urging communities to break the silence, challenge sti
Cati talks about overcoming challenges at ‘Power to Life’ booklet launch to support people living with HIV
Jokapeci Cati who was diagnosed with HIV 20 years ago says despite the challenges, she has built a new life as a proud grandmother and mother of four HIV-free children.
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic according to new UNAIDS report
Fiji now has the world’s fastest growing HIV epidemic. A UNAIDS report titled 2025 Global AIDS Update, AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, states that sinc
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.
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’