33% increase in new HIV cases in Fiji, primarily among under-39s, with sexual transmission as the main cause.

Fiji's Ministry of Health reported a 33% increase in new HIV cases in the first half of 2024, with 552 infections, primarily among individuals under 39 years old. Sexual transmission is the main cause, but 15% of cases involved drug users. The ministry advises the public, especially young people, to avoid high-risk activities and get tested, emphasizing that with proper treatment, HIV-positive individuals can lead normal lives.

August 16, 2024
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