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

Sep 26, 2026 · David Cox

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Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
Mark Shaheel Lal is the founder of Living Positive Fiji and a reconciliation officer for the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He says:
Mark Shaheel Lal is the founder of Living Positive Fiji and a reconciliation officer for the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He says:

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.

(Image credit: Ian Cheibub for NPR)

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