HIV rate in Fiji now stands at 7 per 100,000 people - Health Ministry

HIV rate in Fiji now stands at 7 per 100,000 people - Health Ministry

By Semi Turaga
Wednesday 11/10/2017

The HIV rate in Fiji now stands at 7 per 100,000 people.

This means that out of 100,000 people in Fiji, at least seven are expected to contract HIV.

According to the Health Ministry, 645 HIV cases were recorded in Fiji between 1989 and 2015.

It says that Syphilis and Gonorrhoea are the most recorded sexually transmitted infections in Fiji.

The rate of Gonorrhoea in Fiji has varied over the years but it stands at about 150 per 100,000 people while Syphilis stands at about 50 per 100,000 people.

FEATURE NEWS
TD09F to enter Fiji waters today and intensify into Cat. 1 TC by this evening
Tropical Depression 09F (TD09F) is expected to enter the Fiji waters from the northeast of Vanua Levu later today and may intensify into a Category 1 ...
6 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Vancouver 7s: Fijiana 7s to face Japan at 9.14am tomorrow in the semis
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s will face Japan at 9.14am tomorrow in the women’s semi finals at the HSBC Vancouver 7s. Fiji thrashed Brazil 46-0 in ...
16 minutes ago

Vancouver 7s: Fiji to face South Africa in semi finals at 8.52am tomorrow
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s are through to the semi finals of the HSBC Vancouver 7s after thrashing Great Britain 24-0. Fiji started ...
3 hours ago

School closure in the Lau Group, Lomaiviti and Vanua Levu tomorrow due to tropical depression
Schools in the Lau Group, Lomaiviti, and Vanua Levu will be closed tomorrow as the weather remains uncertain. The Minister for Education Aseri ...
3 hours ago

Businessman's home raided, substances believed to be meth and marijuana found
A prominent Lautoka businessman staying in Nadi has been taken in for questioning after he was allegedly found in possession of substances believed ...
7 hours ago

RFMF collaborates with Police to intensify efforts in dismantling drug operations nationwide
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force have agreed to establish a collaborative joint operations capacity, with planned ...
7 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
World Radio Day
Radio remains one of the best mediums for news and information for a number of reasons and in situations such as natural disasters and political ...
10 days ago

Health Minister Dr Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay ...
18 days ago

PM Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The in-depth interview will focus on many issues facing the ...
22 days ago

TOP