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  • Published on 10:53 GMT

    Pacific urged to act as Fiji declares HIV emergency

    Pacific countries have been urged to strengthen cooperation on HIV as Fiji declares the disease a national emergency following a sharp rise in new infections. Fiji made the declaration on Sept.15, with the World Health Organization (WHO) saying the move …

    Source: Samoa Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 05:20 GMT

    WHO pledges continued support for Fiji’s HIV emergency response

    The World Health Organization (WHO) will continue supporting Fiji to expand HIV testing, treatment and prevention services as the country intensifies its response following the declaration of HIV as a national emergency. Fiji formally declared HIV a …

    Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
  • Published on 09:07 GMT

    PACNEWS ONE, 16 SEPTEMBER 2026

    In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pasifika AI creator warns AI cannot speak for Pacific communities without a mandate 2. MARSH — UN rapporteur flags nuclear legacy, climate threats to Marshallese rights defenders 3. FIJI — Fiji loses $500m annually to climate …

    Source: Islands Business - Pending
  • Published on Sep 18, 2026

    Fiji declares national HIV emergency amid sharp rise in infections

    Antonio Lalabalav?Screenshot The rapid surge in HIV infections in Fiji has prompted the South Pacific government to declare a national emergency, requiring accelerated actions and a comprehensive strategy to curb the lingering outbreak. While HIV has …

    Source: The Pacific Island Times - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 18, 2026

    Sāmoa Ombudsman raises concerns over local news reporting of siblings’ deaths

    Sāmoa’s Ombudsman has raised concerns about media coverage of the deaths of two young siblings in Nofoali‘i, saying reporting about the children went too far while Police were still investigating. Ombudsman Vui Clarence Nelson has written an open letter …

    Source: Pacific Media Network - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 21:59 GMT

    Popular honeymoon destination declares national emergency over massive HIV surge

    A couple was exploring underwater near Fiji’s Salamanda shipwreck when William Paterson signaled for a photo, then pulled out a ring beneath the surface — catching his girlfriend, Kim, completely off guard. (SWNS) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles …

    Source: Fox News - Right-wing
  • Published on Sep 18, 2026

    Fiji ravaged by sharp surge in HIV cases as island country declares national crisis

    WELLINGTON — Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after new diagnoses climbed 27% last year, intensifying concern that an epidemic once concentrated among people who inject drugs is spreading more widely through the Pacific island nation. The government …

    Source: New York Post - Right-wing
  • Published on Sep 18, 2026

    Nearly half of Palau’s essential medicines out of stock as global supply chain strains bite

    Nearly half of the medicines, medical supplies and laboratory materials required by Palau’s public health system are currently out of stock, according to the Ministry of Health and Human Services. Officials say overseas supply disruptions, rising prices …

    Source: Island Times - Pending
  • Published on Sep 18, 2026

    Fiji declares HIV a national crisis as cases surge

    Daijiworld Media Network - Suva Suva, Sep 17: Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after new diagnoses rose by 27% last year, raising concerns that infections once concentrated among people who inject drugs are spreading more widely across the Pacific …

    Source: Daijiworld News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Sep 18, 2026

    Fiji declares national HIV emergency as cases soar

    Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency, with new statistics showing one in 60 adults are living with the virus. The government said in a statement posted on Facebook that 2,016 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2025, representing a 27 per cent increase …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Sep 17, 2026

    Fiji Declares HIV A National Crisis As Diagnoses Surge 27%

    LOADINGERROR LOADING WELLINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after new diagnoses climbed 27% last year, intensifying concern that an epidemic once concentrated among people who inject drugs is spreading more widely through …

    Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
  • Published on Sep 17, 2026

    Fiji declares national HIV emergency as case numbers surge

    Fiji's government declared a national HIV emergency as the reported number of people living with the disease has climbed in recent years, according to officials. The Pacific island reported that approximately 1 in every 60 adults is now living with HIV …

    Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
  • Published on Sep 17, 2026

    Health officials warn Fiji's HIV outbreak is accelerating

    Sept. 17, 2026, 11:01 a.m. ET Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after new diagnoses climbed 27% last year, intensifying concern that an epidemic once concentrated among people who inject drugs is spreading more widely through the Pacific island …

    Source: USA Today - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 17, 2026

    Fiji declares HIV emergency as infections surge 16-fold in six years

    Fiji declares HIV emergency as infections surge 16-fold in six years [Courtesy/Reuters] Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after recording an unprecedented surge in infections, with new diagnoses rising more than 16-fold in six years. The …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Sep 18, 2026

    Maldives meets UN goal to cut deaths from chronic diseases

    [SYDNEY, SciDev.Net]: The Maldives has become the only country in the World Health Organization’s South East Asia region to meet the UN target for reducing premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular and chronic …

    Source: Science and Development Network - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 17, 2026

    Fiji Declares National Emergency as HIV Cases Surge

    The Government of Fiji has declared a national emergency to address a rapid increase in HIV infections, seeking to contain the virus and protect public health. The health crisis, first evident in January 2025, has seen infections rise sharply, with one in …

    Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
  • Published on Sep 16, 2026

    National Emergency Declared in Fiji as 1 in 60 Diagnosed with HIV

    NEED TO KNOW Fiji's health minister declared a national HIV emergency due to a sharp rise in cases, especially among pregnant women Unsafe drug use and needle sharing are major drivers of the epidemic, per the World Health Organization The government …

    Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
  • Published on Sep 17, 2026

    Fiji declares a national emergency as HIV cases skyrocket

    SUVA – Fiji has declared a national crisis amid an extraordinary rise of HIV cases, with health officials raising the alarm about an epidemic that has emerged alongside an increase in injectable drug use. Fiji, a Pacific island nation of less than 1 …

    Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
  • Published on Sep 17, 2026

    Fiji declares HIV emergency as 1 in 60 Fijian adults live with...

    Fiji's Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has formally declared a national HIV emergency in the country. In a pre-recorded video press statement on Tuesday, Dr Lalabalavu said the decision was backed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his Cabinet …

    Source: The Indian Weekender - Pending

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