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- Fiji records a dramatic HIV surge, with over 1,000 new cases in 2024 and a 3,091% rise since 2010.
- Health officials attribute the rise to intravenous drug use, inadequate testing, and stigma.
- The Fijian government plans needle-exchange programs to provide clean syringes and curb infections.
- Only 36% of people living with HIV know their status, and experts warn that similar vulnerabilities exist in other Pacific nations.
