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Fiji targets TB-free by 2035 with updated WHO guidelines and stronger TB-HIV care
Fiji has set an ambitious target to be TB-free by 2035, but rising cases and service gaps threaten progress. Updated guidelines and a stronger focus on early detection, treatment adherence, and integrated TB-HIV care signal a broader push to reach remote and vulnerable communities. Sustained funding and local engagement will be critical as the plan…
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Qoibau kava ban tests Fiji’s unity as MEN calls for family-first solutions
From a village ban on women drinking kava to a national debate, a new approach centers on family, leadership, and everyday life. The idea of a “family lens” reframes the issue with practical steps—like shared kava hours and stronger home leadership—potentially even a Ministry of Family. As culture, law, and community collide, the piece explores…
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Fiji targets June 2026 to regularise adoption under updated legal framework
Fiji’s revamped adoption framework aims to go live by June 2026, turning years of policy into practice. Expect a short-term uptick in cases as the new system comes online, paving the way for a more orderly process for families and children.
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Fiji and India Extend Five-Year Agricultural Cooperation to Boost Farm Productivity and Rural Livelihoods
Fiji and India are moving toward a deeper agricultural partnership, signaling a longer-term framework to boost farming livelihoods through on-the-ground support and knowledge sharing. Discussions point to a five-year extension of cooperation with targeted, multi-year initiatives across priority crops.
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Fiji Women‑Owned SMEs Face FJ$200–250 Million Financing Gap, WEBC Says at WIN Convention
Fiji’s women-owned MSMEs are confronting a substantial financing gap, highlighted at a national convention focused on turning promise into growth. The talks spotlight practical fixes—from new lending models and digital finance to streamlined procurement—that could unlock opportunity for women entrepreneurs and boost the economy.
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Family-Run Karan’s Farm Rises as Fiji’s Major Live-Duck Supplier, Despite Slaughterhouse Gap
From a humble 1987 debut to Fiji’s largest live-bird duck supplier, a family-run farm thrives under Ashika Karan’s stewardship. Three production stages—breeding, selling and hatchlings—keep the business humming, even as it navigates the economics of a no on-site slaughterhouse model. A portrait of resilience, community, and the tightrope of profitability in a family poultry operation.
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Fiji adopts base-and-stand taxi framework to extend service coverage into rural areas
Fiji is moving away from open taxi ranks to a planned base-and-stand system, aiming to broaden coverage beyond crowded urban areas. The change promises fairer, more reliable access for rural communities, with many details still to unfold.
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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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Fiji’s HIV outbreak funding not reaching frontline clinics as procurement bottlenecks slow delivery
Funds pledged for Fiji’s HIV outbreak response haven’t reached frontline clinics yet, threatening timely testing and care. Officials warn that slow systems and procurement bottlenecks must be overcome to turn commitments into action on the ground.
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Fiji urged to distinguish gender from sex to sharpen fisheries and blue carbon policy
Clarity on the difference between sex and gender could reshape Fiji’s fisheries and blue carbon policies. An official warns that conflating social roles with biology risks biased planning and unequal outcomes. This is a push for sharper, more inclusive governance starting with how we define gender and sex.