Fiji battles widening HIV epidemic

Fiji battles widening HIV epidemic

Fiji is entering a new phase in its HIV response, with health authorities confirming the virus is no longer limited to specific groups and is now affecting communities across the country. Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says Fiji now has evidence of a generalised HIV epidemic, with HIV prevalence reaching 1.6 percent among adults aged […]

Australia boosts Fiji HIV response with FJ$23.5m package - The Indian Sun

Australia will provide an additional FJ$23.5 million to help Fiji respond to its HIV outbreak, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong linking the funding to regional health security and the newly signed Vuvale Union between the two countries. Speaking in Suva on Thursday alongside Fiji’s Foreign Minister, Lenora Qereqatu Lalabalavu, Wong said the funding would expand prevention, treatment and community support as Fiji confronts what she described as t…

Australia and Solomon Islands expand HIV testing, treatment and prevention - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

More Solomon Islanders will have access to HIV prevention, testing and treatment services under expanded support for the national response to HIV and communicable diseases. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) and Australia are working together to strengthen HIV prevention, testing and treatment services across the country. Over SBD$5 million in Australian support will be delivered through health and community partners to improve s…