Tourism sector backs national HIV crisis response
Fiji's tourism sector has pledged its full support to the government's response following the declaration of an HIV outbreak as a national crisis. Officials confirmed that tourism operations remain normal and that the industry will follow public health guidance.
Why it matters
It demonstrates how critical industries coordinate with public health authorities during national health emergencies to maintain economic stability.
Fiji’s tourism sector has affirmed its support for the whole-of-government response following Cabinet’s declaration of the HIV outbreak as a national crisis.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, says the Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Action Group and Tourism Fiji will support the national response, led by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.Gavoka says Fiji’s HIV response is a public health matter led by the Ministry of Health, and the tourism sector will support the response, guided by its advice.He says they are combating the threat…
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in