Fiji Declares Emergency Amid HIV Surge
Fiji has declared a national emergency due to the unprecedented rise in HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) cases, with an estimated 1 in every 60 adults infected—compared to 1 in 167 five years ago. The country recorded 2,016 new cases in 2025, representing a 16-fold increase since 2019. This surge has led to the deaths of many children born with the virus. The government has adopted measures to expand access to free testing, condoms, and treatment for those affected, with support from international partners such as Australia, New Zealand, and India. Data indicates that more than half of the transmissions are due to sexual practices, while injection drug use remains a major factor in the spread of the epidemic.
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