HIV, Drugs, Rape, and Domestic Violence Raised as Serious Issues
Serious concerns about HIV/AIDS, drugs, rape, and domestic violence against women and girls have been raised by Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo, during the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting.
Vosarogo highlighted that the Health Ministry has reported significant numbers of new HIV cases: over 800 new cases were confirmed in the first five months of this year, and more than 3,000 new cases are expected by the end of the year.
- By the end of 2025, around 9,000 Fijians are expected to be living with the disease.
- In 2024, 5,900 people were living with HIV, with 73% under 30 years of age and 10% between 10 and 19 years old.
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Author's summary: Minister Filimoni Vosarogo raises concerns about HIV/AIDS and violence.
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