Serious Issues Raised at Tailevu Provincial Council Meeting
Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo, raised serious concerns about HIV/AIDS, drugs, rape, and domestic violence against women and girls during the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting.
Vosarogo stated that the Health Ministry has highlighted the following statistics:
- Over 3,000 new HIV cases are expected by the end of this year.
- 800 new HIV cases were confirmed in the first five months of this year.
- Around 9,000 Fijians are expected to be living with the disease by the end of 2025.
- In 2024, 5,900 people were living with HIV, with 73% under 30 years old and 10% between 10 and 19 years old.
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Author's summary: Minister Vosarogo highlights HIV/AIDS concerns.