Op-Measles is making a comeback. Will we end it for good?
FOR many years, measles felt like a disease of the past across the Western Pacific region. This did not happen by
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PACNEWS SPORTS, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY/HEALTH — “Don’t miss a beat” in heart health push: Serevi urges Fijians2. JIU JITSU — Seven-year-old Fijian-Tongan star wins fourth world jiu-jitsu title3. WEIGHTLIFTING
Two-month-old baby living with HIV and TB in Fiji
A TWO-MONTH-OLD baby living with HIV and tuberculosis (TB) has raised concerns about the impact of HIV on children in
Fiji declares HIV emergency
FIJI’S national HIV emergency is one of the sharpest increases in new infections globally. The emergency was declared two years after
Fiji reports on increased influenza activity across Fiji
FIJI is reporting a marked rise in influenza-like illnesses and acute respiratory infections in the past three
Pacific leaders unite on eye health ahead of first Global Summit
Meeting on the sidelines of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau, the Vice President and Minister for Health of
Behind Every Statistic Is a Human Being, Fiji Counsellor calls for compassion
A FIJI Ministry of Health counsellor living with HIV for nearly 20 years has called for greater access to harm-reduction services, HIV prevention and treatment, and support for people who inject
Fiji launches HIV Response Hub as Australia commits $23.5m
FIJI has opened its new National Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV Office, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s response to what has now been recognised as a generalised HIV
French Polynesia health chiefs launch HIV prevention campaign
HEALTH authorities in French Polynesia are sounding the alarm after seven new HIV cases were detected in the first three months of 2026.
