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Fiji Declares National HIV Emergency Amid Rising Infection Rates
Fiji has declared a national emergency due to a significant rise in HIV infections, with one in 60 Fijians now estimated to be infected. The country recorded 2,016 new infections in 2025, a 16-fold increase from seven years earlier, and 117 HIV-related deaths last year. The government is enhancing its response with more testing and treatment options amid concerns over the spread of the virus linked to drug use and unprotected sex.
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Fiji has declared a national emergency due to a significant rise in HIV infections, with one in 60 Fijians now estimated to be infected. The country recorded 2,016 new infections in 2025, a 16-fold increase from seven years earlier, and 117 HIV-related deaths last year. The government is enhancing its response with more testing and treatment options amid concerns over the spread of the virus linked to drug use and unprotected sex.
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