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Fiji advances toward needle-and-syringe program to curb HIV with legal checks and community engagement underway
Fiji is finalising a needle and syringe program aimed at reducing HIV among high‑risk groups. Officials say success will hinge on legal clarity, strong community buy‑in, and… read more
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Fiji Braces for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk as Two Troughs Move In on Sunday, 19 April 2026
Unsettled weather is forecast for Fiji through Tuesday, bringing increasing clouds, showers and the potential for heavy downpours and isolated storms. Localised heavy rain could trigger flash… read more
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Fiji Urges Shift From NCD Awareness to Blood-Pressure Control to Prevent Strokes
In Fiji, awareness is high, but control is the real hurdle in the fight against rising non-communicable diseases. Doctors warn of dangerously high blood pressure and a… read more
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Fiji High Court in Suva Sets Sept 22 Hearing for Pryde Judicial Review Over Salary Suspension by JSC and President
A pivotal judicial review in Fiji moves forward as a former director of public prosecutions challenges actions taken by the Judicial Services Commission and the President. With… read more
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Nadi Budget Forum Urges Neighbourhood Watch Zones and Greater Support for Junior Police Officers
Community leaders push for neighbourhood watch zones and stronger support for junior officers, arguing safety starts with local empowerment. With links drawn between policing capacity, drug use,… read more
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Fiji ties policing funding to results after Nadi safety concerns
Fiji’s budget signals a tougher link between policing funding and real-world results, promising more officers and new community policing pilots. As residents in towns like Nadi flag… read more
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Fiji HIV: 68% of New Infections in 15–40-Year-Olds, Health Officials Urge Routine Testing
New health data show HIV infections in Fiji are increasingly occurring among the country’s young and economically active—shaping a critical call for routine testing. With stigma keeping… read more
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Ratu Epeli Nailatikau Remembered as a Hands-On Leader in Fiji’s HIV Response
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau wore a red ribbon every day, turning quiet acts into a powerful message of dignity for people living with HIV. This tribute highlights a… read more
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Fuel-price surge in Fiji’s north linked to increased stress and unhealthy coping habits
Rising fuel prices are doing more than tightening wallets in Macuata—the economic strain is taking a toll on mental and physical health. A local doctor warns that… read more