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Fiji Declares HIV Emergency Amid Meth Crisis

Updated 2026-09-26 11:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Fiji declared a national emergency due to a rapid increase in HIV infections, linked to the country's growing methamphetamine problem. One in sixty adults is affected.

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Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected

In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.

2026-09-26 11:31 UTC