Nov 12, 2023 · There are currently 506 cases of HIV/AIDS in Fiji which includes 38 children. Ratu Epeli says Fiji recorded 147 new cases last year but adds are these were mostly opportunistic cases.

SUVA/BANGKOK, 23 January 2025 —The Government of Fiji has declared an HIV outbreak in response to a sharp increase in reported newly diagnosed cases during 2024. A targeted 90-day containment plan will speed up immediate, high-impact interventions while the HIV Surge Strategy approved last September will guide the AIDS response until 2027.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has recorded 552 new cases of HIV from January to June 2024. The HIV cases are seen from every division of Fiji, with Central recording 380, Western 151, Northern 19, and Eastern 2 new HIV cases each.

2 days ago · In the words of UNAIDS Asia Pacific Regional Director Eamonn Murphy, rising HIV infections in Fiji "put the entire Pacific region at risk." Fiji's minister of health declared an official HIV ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Alarmingly, those who inject drugs and share used needles are 29 times more likely to contract HIV. To address this, the Ministry will introduce targeted interventions to reduce new cases among injecting drug users, including harm reduction programs and greater accessibility to prevention services.

SUVA/BANGKOK, 23 January 2025 —The Government of Fiji has declared an HIV outbreak in response to a sharp increase in reported newly diagnosed cases during 2024. A targeted 90-day containment...

Jan 22, 2025 · Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has declared an outbreak of HIV cases in the country. He says between January and September 2024 Fiji recorded 1093 cases. He revealed the figures during the launch of Fiji National HIV Surge Strategy 2024-2027.

According to the latest UNAIDS estimates (2023 data, published in the 2024 Global AIDS Report), in Fiji, less than 500 people were newly infected with HIV (an incidence of 0.4 per 1000 uninfected population). 2600 people were living with HIV (prevalence of 0.4% among adults aged 15-49, 0.1% among young women aged 15-24, less than 0.1% among ...

Nov 10, 2024 · The Fiji government endorsed HIV Surge Strategy 2024-2027 is targeted at addressing intersecting issues by focusing on prevention, treatment, harm reduction, human rights, and social justice.

Jan 24, 2025 · Fiji's minister for health and medical services has declared an HIV outbreak.