Focar de HIV în Fiji. Stare de urgență națională

Fiji has declared a national emergency due to a significant rise in HIV cases, with one in 60 adults now infected. The epidemic has escalated dramatically, particularly among pregnant women, where one in 50 is affected. UNAIDS estimates around 9,000 people were living with HIV in Fiji in 2025, a sharp increase from one in 167 adults five years ago. The surge is attributed to the spread of injectable drug use, especially crystal methamphetamine, which has led to unsafe injection practices. Health officials emphasize the need for coordinated government action, including free testing and treatment access, to combat the crisis and reduce stigma surrounding the disease. The situation poses a regional threat, potentially impacting other Pacific nations.