Premila Kumar

Fiji Opposition MP

Appears in 1 story

Born: April 2, 1962, Suva

Party: Fiji First Party

Previous offices: Minister for Housing and Community Development, Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Fiji declares HIV a national emergency

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As of October 2026: Questioning the speed of the response

Fiji's Cabinet declared HIV a national emergency on September 16, 2026, under a law last used during the COVID-19 pandemic. One in 60 Fijian adults carries the virus, and new diagnoses in 2025 hit 2,016, a 12-fold increase since 2010.

Updated Oct 4