What Fiji's ongoing HIV epidemic means for Aotearoa New Zealand
Fiji is facing a rapidly growing HIV epidemic, which researchers argue has significant public health implications for New Zealand due to migration and regional travel links. Experts are calling for increased investment in culturally safe HIV services and regional prevention strategies.
Why it matters
The epidemic highlights the interconnectedness of Pacific health systems and the need for collaborative regional public health responses.
Dr Sharon McLennan is a senior research fellow in the School of Health at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington; Prof Akisi Ravono is in the Department of Nursing at the University of Fiji; Johanna Thomas-Maude is a post-doctoral fellow in development studies at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University; Avendra Prakash is a PhD candidate in the School of Health at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington; and Patrick Tamaicakai is a masters student in the School of Health at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Fiji is experiencing one of the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemics, with implications that extend well beyond its borders. Travel, migration, labour and family links mean the epidemic is also relevant to Aotearoa New Zealand's (NZ) public health goals.
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