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Why this island paradise has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic
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In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor. (Image credit: Ian Cheibub for NPR)
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor. (Image credit: Ian Cheibub for NPR)
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