The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a $5.2 million finance agreement with the Health Ministry of Fiji to address the rising issue of HIV/AIDS.
The agreement, which will be executed over three years from 2024 to 2026, aims to reduce the prevalence and impact of these diseases through enhanced healthcare services, education, and community outreach initiatives.
In 2023, Fiji recorded 415 new cases of HIV, a significant increase from 245 in 2022 and 151 in 2021. The Fiji Health Procurement Project, supported by the UNDP, will assist the Ministry in obtaining timely, quality, and affordable HIV, STI, Hepatitis B, and TB health products.
UNDP Resident Representative Munkhtuya Altangerel praised UNDP’s continued support for the government and people of Fiji, stating that initiatives like this will elevate standards of care by providing quality services, timely medication, and improving diagnostic and treatment for all.
The finance agreement is essential to advancing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, specifically Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
The Minister for Health, Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu, expressed gratitude to UNDP for assisting the Ministry in improving and enhancing the healthcare system.
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