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Fiji Steps Up Health Measures Following HIV Emergency Declaration

Reported by Shreya Kapoor (Senior Writer) · Google News - USA Health ·

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UPDATE - follow-up to Fiji declares an HIV emergency and expands testing as cases surge - NBC News: Fiji has officially declared a health emergency over HIV and is rolling out expanded testing programs to deal with a sharp rise in new infections across the islands. Health authorities in the country are stepping up screening efforts to reach affected populations quickly and bring the growing outbreak under control. Officials are working to make testing kits more widely available while also spreading awareness about prevention and treatment options. The government move comes in response to rapid case growth that has put heavy pressure on local health services and medical teams.

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