Yaqona, Drugs, and HIV drive national health and social crisis

2026-03-09 - 01:05

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu says Fijian communities are facing a growing crisis as overconsumption of yaqona, drug abuse, unsafe practices fueling HIV, and non-communicable diseases threaten public health and social stability. Seruiratu warns that these issues are driving low productivity, rising poverty, and eroding respect for law and order. “The inclusion of traditional leaders in