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Fiji Court Evidence: 39kg Cocaine Swapped for Flour in Major Trial
world9 days ago

Fiji Court Evidence: 39kg Cocaine Swapped for Flour in Major Trial

Fiji police confirmed that nearly 40 kilograms of cocaine held as evidence in the trial of Joshua Aziz Rahman has been replaced with flour. The drugs, valued at approximately $13.3 million to $31 million, were stored at the Suva High Court since 2021. Forensic tests revealed all 39 bars were tampered with, prompting an investigation into six judiciary staff with vault access. This incident follows a similar theft in March and highlights ongoing security failures in Fiji’s judicial system amid a regional drug crisis.

via CNN|
#cocaine#drug-trafficking#fiji
Fiji’s HIV Emergency Faces Stigma and Needle Barriers
health11 days ago

Fiji’s HIV Emergency Faces Stigma and Needle Barriers

Fiji declared a national HIV emergency in September 2026 as infections surged, with one in 60 adults now living with the virus. The crisis is driven by methamphetamine injection and needle sharing, particularly among youth. While the government plans to expand testing and treatment, legal barriers prevent the distribution of sterile needles, and social stigma continues to deter many from seeking care.

via The Guardian|
#drug-policy#fiji#health
Survivor 51 Debuts in Fiji with 21 Contestants and New 'Open Era' Format
entertainment16 days ago

Survivor 51 Debuts in Fiji with 21 Contestants and New 'Open Era' Format

Survivor Season 51 premiered on September 23, 2026, in Fiji, featuring 21 first-time contestants competing for $1 million. The season introduces the 'Open Era,' allowing twists from all previous 50 seasons to appear without warning. Notable cast members include Rob Antonson, a Boston-based gate agent from Rhode Island; Alexis Levine, an Atlanta criminal defense attorney; and Patt Cannaday, a federal prosecutor from Tampa.

via boston.com|
#cbs#entertainment#fiji
Fiji ramps up HIV crisis response with emergency declaration
world17 days ago

Fiji ramps up HIV crisis response with emergency declaration

Fiji has declared a national emergency to tackle a surging HIV epidemic, expanding testing, treatment and prevention efforts and introducing a syringe-and-needle program. About 1 in 60 adults live with HIV, with 2,016 new diagnoses in 2025; only 39% know their status and 22% are on antiretroviral therapy, prompting a multi-year health-system response. UNAIDS welcomed the move, urging urgent action while highlighting the ongoing need to combat stigma and drivers like needle sharing and unsafe sex.

via BBC|
#fiji#hiv#outbreak
Fiji declares national HIV emergency after 12-fold infection surge
health18 days ago

Fiji declares national HIV emergency after 12-fold infection surge

Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after infections rose 12-fold over 15 years, with about 1 in 60 adults living with HIV and 59 babies born with the virus in 2025. Officials link the surge to rising injected drug use and needle sharing, and the government is expanding free testing, clean-needle distribution, and antiretroviral treatment as UNAIDS and WHO urge urgent action.

via LiveNOW from FOX|
#fiji#harm-reduction#health
Fiji Proclaims National HIV Emergency as Meth Surge Drives Infections
health20 days ago

Fiji Proclaims National HIV Emergency as Meth Surge Drives Infections

Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after UNAIDS data show adult HIV prevalence rising to about 1 in 60, with roughly 9,000 people living with HIV in 2025 and an uptick in mother-to-child infections. The surge is driven by methamphetamine use and widespread needle sharing. Authorities are expanding free testing, providing clean needles, and offering antiretroviral treatment as part of a harm-reduction and scale-up effort, warning that the crisis could spread beyond Fiji if not addressed.

via Fox News|
#fiji#health#hiv
Fiji declares HIV national crisis as infections spike
health21 days ago

Fiji declares HIV national crisis as infections spike

Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after a 27% rise in 2025 new diagnoses (2,016 cases), with about 1 in 60 adults living with HIV; 59 babies were born with HIV and 18 died before age one. UNAIDS describes the rise as among the sharpest globally. Transmission is largely sexual, with over 42% linked to injecting drug use. The government will expand free testing, prevention meds, PrEP, and harm‑reduction services, including a needle‑and‑syringe program; discrimination is illegal. Yet only 39% know their status and 22% receive antiretroviral therapy, raising concerns about regional spread if the response falters.

via New York Post|
#fiji#health#hiv
Fiji declares HIV national emergency to speed up testing and treatment amid surge
world21 days ago

Fiji declares HIV national emergency to speed up testing and treatment amid surge

Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency as UNAIDS data show about 1 in 60 adults are infected, with roughly 9,000 people living with HIV in 2025. Infections have surged 12-fold in 15 years. The government is expanding free testing and treatment and will provide clean needles to drug users, but only about 39% know their status and 22% are on antiretroviral therapy, underscoring stigma and gaps in care.

via NBC News|
#fiji#hiv#public-health
Fiji escalates HIV response to national emergency amid surging cases
health22 days ago

Fiji escalates HIV response to national emergency amid surging cases

Fiji declared a national HIV emergency after HIV prevalence rose to about 1 in 60 adults (up from 1 in 167 five years ago), with 2,016 new diagnoses in 2025. The government expanded testing, free prevention medications, clean needles, and treatment; UNAIDS supports the move, noting Fiji faces one of the world’s sharpest increases in infections. Most transmissions are sexual, with about 42% linked to injecting drug use. The U.S. is exploring technical assistance to strengthen lab capacity, disease surveillance, and outbreak preparedness.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#fiji#health#hiv
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as infections surge amid meth use
health23 days ago

Fiji declares national HIV emergency as infections surge amid meth use

Fiji has formally declared a national health emergency to coordinate response to a surge in HIV infections linked to rising methamphetamine use; authorities say about 1 in 60 adults live with HIV, with 2,060 new diagnoses in 2025 and 1 in 50 HIV among pregnant women, while UNAIDS notes only 39% of the estimated 9,100 people with HIV are aware of their status and 22% are on antiretroviral therapy, prompting plans for needle-syringe programs, expanded prevention, testing and treatment.

via The Guardian|
#fiji#health#health-emergency
Fiji Declares National Emergency Amid HIV Surge Fueled by Injected Drug Use
asia-pacific23 days ago

Fiji Declares National Emergency Amid HIV Surge Fueled by Injected Drug Use

Fiji, a Pacific island nation of under a million people, declared a national emergency as HIV infections surged, with more than 2,000 new cases in 2025—about 16 times the 2019 level—and roughly 1 in 60 adults living with HIV; officials say the spike is linked to increased injectable drug use, and UNAIDS called it one of the sharpest increases globally.

via The New York Times|
#asia-pacific#fiji#hiv
Fiji declares HIV emergency as meth crisis drives surge
world23 days ago

Fiji declares HIV emergency as meth crisis drives surge

Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after a surge in infections—about 1 in 60 adults—driven largely by methamphetamine use and injecting-drug activity. In 2025 there were roughly 2,060 new HIV diagnoses and 117 HIV-related deaths; newborns are also affected. Only about 39% of people living with HIV know their status and roughly 22% are on treatment. Officials plan to boost testing, expand access to PrEP, and implement a formal needle-and-syringe program to curb transmission while addressing stigma and barriers to care.

via CNN|
#fiji#hiv#methamphetamine