public health
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Fiji Projects HIV Numbers Near 9,000, Urges Unified Prevention and Long-Term Funding
Fiji faces a looming HIV challenge with projections edging toward 9,000 people living with the virus, signaling long-term needs for lifelong treatment and sustained funding. The discussion highlights a call for cross‑sector unity and stronger prevention as essential pieces of the national response.
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Fiji declares national drug emergency as Counter Narcotics Bureau gears up for nationwide crackdown
Fiji faces a national emergency over illicit drugs as 2025 records reveal thousands of cases and a surge in synthetic use. A new Counter Narcotics Bureau promises a whole‑of‑nation response that blends enforcement with community and rehabilitation efforts.
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Fiji Advances Health-Law Reforms to Strengthen Public Health and Universal Health Coverage
Fiji is moving ahead with a comprehensive overhaul of health laws, backed by public consultations and reforms designed to strengthen protections and modernise regulation. From mental health and nursing to quarantine safeguards, the changes aim to build a more resilient, future-ready health system.