4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (166+ words) A TOTAL of 53 confirmed HIV cases were recorded at the Labasa Divisional Hospital medical laboratory between January to August this year. Labasa Divisional Hospital medical laboratory scientist and Miss Friendly North 2026 Isabella Raidriwa said there had been a significant increase…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (759+ words) FIJI stands at a critical moment in its response to HIV. In Parliament last month, Fiji’s Minister for Health confirmed that Fiji is in the midst of a generalised epidemic. This means that HIV is circulating amongst the general population…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (216+ words) Medical Services Pacific yesterday launched the baseline survey for its Na Bula E Dua project, saying students need more than awareness to tackle HIV, drug use and other risky behaviours. Speaking at a Reflective Workshop yesterday, MSP country director Dr…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (138+ words) THE Assistant Head of Delainamasi Government School says HIV education in primary schools is helping students build confidence to talk about health issues and clearing up misconceptions. Makelesi Soqosoqo said the school partnered with Medical Services Pacific as a pilot…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (373+ words) As many as 12,000 people could be living with HIV in Fiji, as the country confronts a generalised epidemic and continues to record rising infections, Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu told Parliament last week. Dr Ratu Lalabalavu said 2026 UNAIDS estimates…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (205+ words) THE medical team of six and the boat handler who went missing in Lakeba waters last month visited Parliament yesterday as part of their therapy. Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu said the team was still undergoing psychiatric evaluation, counselling…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (312+ words) JUSTICE Ministry Permanent Secretary Selina Kuruleca has called for a coordinated response to Fiji’s HIV crisis, using a biblical reference to stress the importance of witnessing problems and taking action. Speaking in iTaukei at the Pacific HIV Symposium at the…...