public health
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Fiji Advances Public Health Amendment Bill 2026 to Strengthen Sanitation and Disease Control
Fiji is weighing a sweeping update to its century‑old public health law, promising broader powers for health authorities and tougher penalties to curb disease and environmental health risks. The proposed amendments aim to modernise the framework and strengthen nationwide oversight, signaling a pivotal shift in public health policy.
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Fiji warns HIV caseload could reach 9,000, straining health services and public finances
Fiji could face a sharp rise in HIV that would test the resilience of its health services and finances. The warning underscores the need for a united, prevention-first approach to curb future costs and protect the nation’s wellbeing.
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Fiji Opposition Calls for National Unity Government to Tackle Crime, HIV Crisis and Rising Costs
Opposition MPs push for urgent, cross-party action to tackle crime, rising living costs, and a widening public health crisis, including an HIV outbreak. They call for a government of national unity to restore trust, spur job creation, and support small businesses. The debate also highlights reforms for rural and maritime communities and regional growth, signaling…
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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.