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Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected

Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
NPR News Saturday 26 September 2026, 11:31 UTC By David Cox 1 min read
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In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.(Image credit: Ian Cheibub for NPR)

In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.

(Image credit: Ian Cheibub for NPR)

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