Fiji has declared a national emergency over a sharp increase in HIV cases, with officials linking the surge directly to a growing crystal meth crisis. The drug epidemic is accelerating transmission rates, raising urgent public health concerns. Health authorities are scrambling to address both the addiction and the resulting spread of the virus. The declaration signals a critical moment in the country’s fight against a dual health crisis.
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.
