Fiji's HIV Epidemic Has yet to Reach a 'Turning Point', Minister Warns

Fiji's HIV epidemic has yet to reach a 'turning point', minister warns

Fiji is now in a generalised HIV epidemic, which means the virus is firmly established and spreading within the general population.

Fiji’s HIV epidemic has yet to reach a ‘turning point’, warns minister

RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji is now in a generalised HIV epidemic, which means the virus is firmly established and spreading within the general population. The number of people living with HIV in Fiji has risen sharply over the past decade. Fiji’s Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu declared an HIV outbreak in January 2025. READ MORE:  ‘We’re doing something about it’ – Fiji’s health minister defends HIV response Other HIV in Fiji reports …

Fiji now in generalised HIV epidemic

Fiji is now in a generalised HIV epidemic, with the number of people living with HIV rising sharply over the past decade. Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu told Parliament an estimated 9,100 people were living with HIV in 2025, while new infections reached about 1,700. He says the Ministry has increased testing and treatment, […]