Fiji Declares National HIV Crisis as Infections Surge
What Happened
Fiji has declared a national HIV crisis after reporting 2,016 new HIV cases in 2025, a sharp rise from previous years. Authorities say infections have surged due to a mix of sexual transmission and injecting drug use, prompting the government to expand testing, treatment and prevention programmes nationwide. The move aims to curb the outbreak and improve access to care for affected communities.
Key Takeaways
Fiji plans to expand free and confidential testing, treatment, preventive medicines such as PrEP, and harm-reduction services. A Cabinet subcommittee has also been created to accelerate the response and address implementation barriers.