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
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
On November 24, the Regional Expert Group held a roundtable in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to discuss current issues of migrant health in the context of HIV. The event brought together experts from relevant ministries and departments, and the civil society, as well as representatives of international organizations. A key part of the roundtable was the presentation
On December 4, the Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health together with organization “Real World. Real People” held a Round Table in Yerevan, Armenia. The key focus of the meeting was the provision of HIV services for Armenian citizens living abroad. This meeting continues the series of similar national events in the EECA region.
On October 27, 2023, a workshop “The Health of Migrants and Refugees from Eastern Europe: access to treatment and services in Germany” took place in Berlin at Deutsche AIDS Hilfe (DAH). The workshop was organized by Krystyna Rivera, REG national coordinator for Germany and Ukraine, with the support of Deutsche AIDS Hilfe and the Vidnova
On October 11, REG together with Red Cross Society Georgia and IFRC held a Round Table on Migration and Health in Tbilisi, Georgia, aiming to promote the dialog and harmonize efforts among those who provide health services for refugees and migrants in Georgia. The event gathered experts from Infection Diseases, AIDS and Clinical Immunology Research
A new Study developed by REG: “Ukrainian Refugees in European Countries: Barriers, Solutions and Best Practices. Access to HIV and Tuberculosis Care” Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health is pleased to share its new study “Ukrainian Refugees in European Countries: Barriers, Solutions and Best Practices. Access to HIV and Tuberculosis Care”. In this publication,
Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health is happy to invite you to the presentation of its new study “Ukrainian Refugees in European Countries: Barriers, Solutions and Best Practices. Access to HIV and Tuberculosis Care”. If you are an expert or a practitioner interested in migrants and refugee health in Europe, join us on 19 September