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The Minister for Health & Medical Services Honourable Dr Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu today declared an outbreak of HIV in the country with 1093 new HIV cases from the period of January 2024 to September 2024.
“I have many times reiterated my concerns for the increasing number of new HIV new cases since entering Parliament and today as the Minister for Health and Medical Services, I am officially declaring an outbreak of HIV in Fiji,” Minister Lalabalavu said.
“In 2024, January to September 2024, Fiji recorded 1093 new cases of HIV from January to September 2024, Fiji has met the definition for an outbreak of HIV nationally, and this declaration reflects the alarming reality that HIV is evolving faster than our current services can cater for,” he added.
Minister Lalabalavu said the Ministry of Health cannot do this alone.
“We need the support of every Fijian.
Communities, civil society, faith-based organizations, private sector partners, and international allies must join us in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and ensuring everyone affected by HIV receives the care and support they need.”
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