REG is pleased to announce a call of expression of interest for consultants to contribute to the Study titled “Population size estimate and assessment of needs in HIV, humanitarian and psychosocial services of People living with HIV and Key Populations among refugees from Ukraine in Slovakia. Context: In addition to challenges faced by all refugees,
IOM Uzbekistan has developed information videos for citizens planning to migrate
Videos are available in uzbek, russian and english languages and provide information for people who plan migration on how to preserve their health, as well as hotline and contact for further information. Information material was developed within the framework of the project “Improving access to HIV prevention and treatment services for migrants and their families
Well-being of Ukrainian refugees requiring HIV and TB care
The seminar “Well-being of Ukrainian refugees requiring HIV and TB care: collecting and interpreting evidence to advance a robust migration and health policy in the European region” will focus on the discussion of the health of Ukrainian refugees and their access to HIV and tuberculosis services in host countries. It will take place at the
REG presents a new study: Situation and Economic Analysis on Migration and HIV Services in Azerbaijan:
Labor migration is associated with huge economic and social opportunities for the migrants. However, one area of particular concern is the growing vulnerability of migrants to HIV/TB and their lack of access to HIV/TB prevention, testing and treatment information. Migrants with HIV and TB are particularly vulnerable to discrimination and other negative factors that affect
REG continues a dialog with Georgian public health expert to ensure HIV services to people on the move
On January 30, 2024 the Regional Expert Group in Migration and Health held a Round table “Forced migrants living with HIV: social, psychological and medical aspects of adaptation in Georgia” in Tbilisi, Georgia. The Round table was held within the framework of the “Bridge of Help” project with support from Aidsfonds & ECOM. Representatives of international organizations, health
REG’s new publication: «FORCED MIGRANTS WITH HIV STATUS: SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL ASPECTS OF ADAPTATION»
The change of permanent residence by migrants living with HIV can be considered as a factor that significantly affects adherence to HIV treatment and thus reduces the effectiveness of epidemic control measures. It is expected that their access to medical services is often complicated by the uncertain legal situation in the country of residence. In
REG Roundtable on Migration Health in Baku, Azerbaijan
On December 20, 2023 REG held a Roundtable in Baku, Azerbaijan. The goals of this event were to present to representatives of government bodies and health experts the results of the recent Study “Situational and Economic Analysis on Migration in the context of HIV and TB Services in Azerbaijan”; to discuss recent migration trends of