On February 26, 2025 REG held in Tbilisi a Coordination Working Meeting on Providing Assistance to Migrants with HIV residing Georgia. The meeting gathered representatives of the Georgian government health authorities and public and international organizations, including specialists from the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, the Center for Infectious Diseases and AIDS,
People living with HIV, including foreign migrants, need continuous access to prevention, treatment, care, and support. The Russian Federation remains the main destination for migrants from neighboring countries, primarily Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. However, HIV continues to be a significant challenge for those migrants. Russia has a restrictive legislation that prevents foreigners diagnosed with HIV from
On February 11, 2025, Tallinn hosted an important roundtable discussion addressing the healthcare and social challenges faced by key and vulnerable populations (including people living with HIV and other social diseases) among international refugees and migrants in Estonia. Organized in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including the Tallinn City Government, the Estonian Network of People Living