65 articles tagged "hiv"
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 Government of India. Minister for Health, Dr Ratu Atonio
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 Florida Toa says the available figures do not clear
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 measures across the islands. Roko Tui Lau, Jioji K
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 afraid of experiencing discrimination, they are
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. This was highlighted by the United Nations Popu
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 badly because of their HIV status. The Chairm
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 Chairman of the National HIV Outbreak Cluster
Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV remain widespread in our society, with attitudes showing little improvement over the past two decades. This has been highlighted by the Chairman of the Fiji
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 Fiji National HIV Outbreak Cluster Response Task
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. Dashika Balak says this is because of the rising
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 Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan, where he says
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 infections. Chairman of the Fiji National HIV Outb
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.

 The 56-year-old says that true peace c
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 school. MSP Grants Acquisition and Accountability
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 Coach, Ratu Seru Kuriyalavou says these include
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 stigma, and take immediate action. While speaking at
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. While sharing her powerful journey of resilie
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 since 2014, the number of new HIV infections in Fiji has
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. This was revealed by UNAIDS Pacific Adviser R
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 different HIV programs. Minister for Health Dr Ratu
