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National Legislation and Policies on Migrants’ Access to Health Care in Belarus: A summary report from desk review and key informant interviews

This report contains an overview of the migration situation in Belarus, focusing on migrants’ health and their needs with respect to healthcare services. Particular attention is paid to the review of legislative provisions and practices in preventing and treating communicable diseases. National provisions and regulations in this field are compared to the respective international and regional recommendations.

Migrant Health Country Profile tool (MHCP-t) for transforming health data collection and surveillance in the Middle East and North African (MENA) Region: Tool development protocol with embedded process evaluation

Abstract

Introduction The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is characterized by major health disparities and complex migration flows. Yet, because of a lack of epidemiological data, there is an urgent need to strengthen routine data collection around migrant health and to define key indicators towards migrant health monitoring. To address this problem, we aim to design and pilot test the Migrant Health Country Profile tool (MHCP-t) which can collate country-level data collection around migration health data, policies, and healthcare provision.

Tuberculosis Elimination among Migrants in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Regional Policy Recommendations

This regional policy recommendation document aims to provide a coordinated framework for addressing the challenges faced by migrants and mobile populations in TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment within the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The key objectives include developing comprehensive TB strategies, enhancing surveillance and data sharing, ensuring equitable access to TB services, and promoting community engagement to address stigma.

Transnational Talent in Science: Diaspora engagement and global health

This article explores the critical involvement of diasporas in enhancing global health outcomes through partnerships, expertise transfer, and advocacy. It focuses on three key areas: the contributions of diaspora health professionals, the implementation of transnational and national initiatives, and their role in fostering health equity and innovation within the broader global context.

A qualitative study on the foreigners’ access to health services in the Republic of Moldova

This qualitative study delves into the healthcare experiences of foreigners in the Republic of Moldova, uncovering the access, barriers they face and their perceptions of healthcare services. By examining these challenges, the study provides crucial insights into the inclusivity of the national health system and highlights opportunities for improvement to better accommodate migrant and refugee populations.

Migration and Health in ASEAN: Regional Case Studies

The findings highlight that key challenges towards achieving optimal migrant health include the following gaps: in Brunei Darussalam, while it is a legally binding requirement for employers to obtain medical insurance for their migrant workers for the full duration of their employment, not all employers fulfil this obligation; in Indonesia, no coordination mechanisms exist between social health insurance provided by the government and overseas providers of migrant workers; in Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Philippines, multisectoral governmental coordinati

Evaluation of the national AIDS program and HIV/AIDS surveillance system in Jordan

Introduction: The National AIDS Program in Jordan has faced numerous challenges, including insufficient funding, limited resources, and complexities brought on by refugee influxes. The absence of a reliable HIV/AIDS surveillance system further complicates tracking and responding to the epidemic. This study aimed to evaluate the performance and functionality of the National AIDS Program and the HIV/AIDS surveillance system.