NPR
Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Fiji's government declared a national emergency in mid-September due to rising HIV infections. The country has approximately 1 in 60 adults living with HIV, according to available data. Crystal methamphetamine use has been identified as a contributing factor to the spread of the virus.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/26/g-s1-144667/hiv-crystal-meth-epidemic-fiji
