'They're not just sharing needles, they're sharing blood': How HIV cases soared in Fiji

Fiji is facing a rapidly escalating HIV crisis, with a significant rise in cases, especially among young people engaging in intravenous drug use. Factors contributing to the epidemic include needle sharing, unsafe sex, and the practice of 'bluetoothing'. The lack of education, shortage of resources like needle-syringe programs, and a surge in crystal meth trafficking are exacerbating the situation. Experts fear the true scale of the crisis may be much larger than official figures suggest, urging for immediate action and support to combat Fiji's growing HIV epidemic.