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Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected

Published by NPR World By David Cox · 26 September 2026 at 14:31
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Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
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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.

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