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Fiji's HIV Cases Surge Amid Drug Use Crisis

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

HIV cases in Fiji rose from under 500 in 2014 to about 5,900 by 2024.
Intravenous drug use, including practices like 'bluetoothing,' drives a substantial share of infections.
In early 2024, Fiji's Ministry of Health reported 1,093 new HIV cases, with 20% linked to intravenous drug use.
Resource constraints hinder treatment and prevention, while awareness grows but many remain untested.

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Story summary

HIV cases in Fiji rose from under 500 in 2014 to about 5,900 by 2024.
Intravenous drug use, including practices like 'bluetoothing,' drives a substantial share of infections.
In early 2024, Fiji's Ministry of Health reported 1,093 new HIV cases, with 20% linked to intravenous drug use.
Resource constraints hinder treatment and prevention, while awareness grows but many remain untested.