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Fiji Declares HIV Outbreak Amid Rising Meth Use

2/5/2026

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Fiji faces a sharp rise in HIV cases, projected to double to over 3,000 this year due to increased meth use.
The World Health Organization identified unsafe injecting practices as a major risk factor for the outbreak.
In 2024 Fiji reported 1,583 new HIV cases, with 1,226 added in the first half of 2025.
The Fiji government has declared an HIV outbreak and cautioned tourists to take precautions.

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Story summary

Fiji faces a sharp rise in HIV cases, projected to double to over 3,000 this year due to increased meth use.
The World Health Organization identified unsafe injecting practices as a major risk factor for the outbreak.
In 2024 Fiji reported 1,583 new HIV cases, with 1,226 added in the first half of 2025.
The Fiji government has declared an HIV outbreak and cautioned tourists to take precautions.