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Maire Bopp: Pacific HIV Advocate Whose 1998 Disclosure Sparked Regional Change
Maire Bopp’s courage to speak openly about living with HIV helped redefine the Pacific’s approach to stigma, testing, and care. Her intimate, resilient story became a catalyst for a new generation of activists pushing for real change.
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Fiji Parents Urged to Seek Prompt Medical Care for Children with Sore Throats to Prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease
From a parent’s shock to an urgent mission, a Fiji advocate warns that delaying care and relying on traditional remedies can mask a risk to children’s hearts. She champions awareness of early signs and timely medical treatment to protect the next generation.
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Fiji’s HIV caseload climbs to 9,000 as 2025 records 2,016 new infections
An urgent health challenge is unfolding in Fiji as HIV infections surge across communities and threaten mothers and newborns. Health officials warn of a rapid spread that demands swift action, while local groups step in with rapid testing, confidential counselling, and outreach to reach those outside clinics.
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Barriers to Cancer Care Persist in Fiji’s North Despite Labasa Hospital Treatments
Despite available cancer care, women in Fiji’s Northern Division still face barriers like fear, information gaps, and financial constraints. An outreach initiative highlights how communities and partners are working to bridge the gap and encourage earlier care.