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REG is pleased to announce a call of expression of interest for researchers to participate in the analytical project “Mapping population size and HIV service needs for migrant key populations in Kazakhstan” for a Remote registration and treatment mechanism development. RESEARCH RATIONALE The Republic of Kazakhstan, as a country receiving a large number of foreign

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

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.

Innovations and Adaptation of Global Fund Grants to Migration Realities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia On September 19-20, 2024 a Global Fund’s event took place in Samarkand, called “Regional Working meeting on Pandemic Preparedness, Migration and Health: Innovations and Adaptation of Global Fund Grants to Migration Realities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia”. The