Corrections sound alarm on drug-driven HIV surge

2026-03-04 - 04:54

The Fiji Corrections Service says rising drug addiction is directly fueling HIV cases inside prisons. Acting Commissioner Auta Moceisuva confirms that drug-related crimes are increasing, and so are HIV-positive inmates. He says aggravated robbery and theft cases are largely linked to drug addiction, with offenders stealing to fund their habits. The sharing of needles has