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The study aims to assess the number of people living with HIV and KP among refugees from Ukraine residing in six European countries (Germany, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia and Romania) and to identify their needs and barriers in accessing HIV and related services. The study is intended to provide insights into challenges faced by refugees

The Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health (REG) took part in the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany, on 22-26 July 2024. With the participation of the REG, several sessions and public discussions were organized on topics related to the health of migrants in different countries and access to health services, in particular,

The Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health is pleased to colleagues to join REG online meeting: 4-Year Review & Future Strategies in the EECA region. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce colleagues, experts from international organizations and government agencies to the key achievements of the Group, present its best practices and developments, as

On March 26, 2024 REG and Republic AIDS Centre of Tajikistan held a Round Table in Dushanbe, Tajikistan to discuss adjusting the provision of HIV services to citizens in migration: both in countries of origin and countries of destinations. Dr.  Alijon Soliyev, Deputy Director of Republic AIDS Centre updated participants with up-to-date information on implementation

On March 19-20, 2024 the Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health and the Central Asian Association of People living with HIV held a Round Table “Migration and Health: ensuring migrants’ access to HIV prevention and treatment services in Kazakhstan”. Participants gathered to share experience of organizing access to HIV-related services for international migrants as

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

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

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

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