The Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health is happy to invite specialists in the area of migrants health to join the presentation of recently developed publication: “HIV Service Package for Migrants and Refugees in the EECA region”. The presentation will take place via Zoom on May, 20 10:00 CEST in Russian 12:00 CEST in English
REG is pleased to announce a call of expression of interest for researchers to participate in the Study “Population size estimate and assessment of needs in HIV among PLHIV and KP in foreign migrants in Kazakhstan”. RESEARCH RATIONALE The Republic of Kazakhstan, as a country receiving a large number of foreign migrants, is one of
The Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health presents a new publication: “HIV Service Package for Migrants and Refugees in the EECA region” The publication developed by the Regional Expert Group on Migrant Health is addressed to professionals working with migrants and refugees in the EECA region and offers detailed guidance on organizing HIV treatment
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
On December 09, 2024 the Regional Expert Group on Migrant Health together with non governmantal organization Real World.Real People held a roundable, named “Migrants’ Health in Armenia: Enhancing Access to HIV Services for Armenian Citizens Living Abroad and Foreign Migrants in Armenia”. During this meeting, findings from a recent study estimating the number of
On December 17th from 10:00 till 11:30 on the Eve of International Migrants Day, the Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health will host an online meeting on the eve of the International Migrants Day “Development of migrant communities in European countries in the context of health of key populations” The meeting will present the
As of October 2024, the Kazakh Center for Dermatology and Infectious Diseases has begun providing treatment to HIV-positive citizens of Kazakhstan who are migrants and unable to return home promptly. Now, all Central Asian countries, except for Turkmenistan, offer the opportunity for their migrants. The remote registration mechanism serves citizens of Eastern Europe and Central
REG is pleased to share a new WHO course developed for health workers providing services to migrants and refugees. This training course helps health workers deliver culturally responsive health services to refugees and migrants and addresses their specific health needs. The course is in English, lasts 6 hours and is provided free of charge.