Fiji declares national HIV emergency and extends testing program as cases surge

Fiji has officially declared a national HIV emergency in response to a significant surge in new infections. Current data indicates that approximately one in every 60 people in the South Pacific nation is estimated to be living with the virus.

In response to this public health crisis, the government is expanding its national testing and treatment programs. These measures are intended to curb the spread of the virus and improve health outcomes for those affected by the ongoing outbreak.