Police, DPP and key agencies involved as ministry ensures programme does not breach laws.

All 56 people who inject drugs interviewed said they reused needles due to lack of sterile equipment.

National HIV Outbreak and Cluster Response Taskforce chair Dr Jason Mitchell said preventable deaths are still occurring.

The funding forms part of a new $48 million Australian support package for the Pacific HIV Action Program announced by Australia’s Foreign Minister last week.

“HIV is no longer a silent issue. It is growing, spreading, and it demands immediate attention from every Fijian,” he said.

Largest anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs shipment strengthens partnership and supports Fiji’s 2030 AIDS elimination goal.