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Fiji Declares HIV a National Emergency Amid Sharp Increase in New Infections
WHY IT MATTERS
The WHO calls for continued whole-of-government and whole-of-society collaboration to collectively get on top of the HIV situation in Fiji, emphasizing that everyone has a role to play in addressing the emergency and preventing the spread of the virus.
What happened
Fiji has formally declared HIV a national emergency, building on a response that has been underway for two years. The country has seen a sharp increase in new HIV infections, with an estimated 9100 people living with the virus in 2025, 12 times more than in 2010.
Only 39% of those living with HIV knew their status, and 22% were accessing treatment. The emergency declaration provides an opportunity to intensify the response, with the World Health Organization (WHO) continuing to provide support to the Government of Fiji.
WHO welcomes the new measures announced to expand access to free HIV testing and prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and harm reduction measures for people who inject drugs.
PRIMARY SOURCES
WHO continues to support Fiji as it declares HIV a national emergency
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