UNAIDS mourns the passing of Ratu Epeli Nailatikau

2026-03-29 - 23:41

UNAIDS has expressed deep sadness following the passing of Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, the former President of Fiji and long-serving UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for the Pacific. Executive Director Winnie Byanyima credited Ratu Epeli with transforming the region’s HIV response through his unwavering commitment to dignity, human rights, and the removal of stigma. His legacy includes chairing