Publications Search
This publications portal is a repository of all IOM migration and health publications from 2006 to present where IOM was a primary contributor.
Publications include peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical reports, training guides/manuals, policy briefs/discussion papers, factsheets, newsletters, research reviews, conference and poster presentations. These are categorized by topic, author, country/region covered as well as by year, language and type of publication. The map reflects the countries covered by the publications.
To browse or search: simply use the filter options on the left-hand side. Alternatively, you can enter key word/s in the search box. Selecting a specific publication will lead to a ‘download’ link or link to the website where the document is housed. Here is the step-by-step guide for your reference.
Health vulnerabilities of mobile and migrant populations in and around the Port of Beira, Mozambique
2016,
Reports English
IOM
The study was conducted to contribute to the reduction of HIV among migrants and mobile workers, their families and communities with which they interact in the port of Beira in Mozambique. The study utilized mixed methods of data collection which included a quantitative questionnaire-based survey and qualitative interviews. GIS mapping of the different areas inside and outside the Port was also produced. The survey population was 322 which included the following: port workers, long distance... Read more IOM
Yellow Fever Outbreak Confirmed in DR Congo: IOM Trains Border Health Officers
2016,
News/ Article feature English
IOM
Democratic Republic of Congo - At the request of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s National Border Hygiene Programme, IOM has trained a first group of border health officials as part a national contingency plan to combat an outbreak of yellow fever.
IOM
IOM Supports Migrants’ Equitable Access to Healthcare in South Africa
2016,
News/ Article feature English
IOM South Africa
South Africa - Government employees and civil society representatives convened this week (22-23/11) in Johannesburg for the third National Migration Health Consultation to discuss South Africa’s progress in responding to the HIV epidemic. The national consultations have been held since 2010 to discuss equitable access to the public health system in South Africa.
IOM South Africa
Migration and Health Strategy for South West Indian Ocean
2015,
News/ Article feature English
IOM Madagascar
Madagascar - Today stakeholders are meeting in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital, to review and endorse an IOM-facilitated migration and health strategy for the South West Indian Ocean region.
IOM Madagascar
Eye on Migration and Health, Jan-Jun 2013
2013,
Periodicals and Newsletters English
IOM South Africa
This issue focused on IOMs efforts to support governments in these regions to integrate the health needs of migrants into national and regional plans, policies and strategies, taking into account their human rights, including the right to health.
Featured articles:
IOM address the health of migrants in the Southern Africa mining sector
Regional:IOM supports accelerated response to eliminate TB/HIV in Southern Africa
Zambia: Stories of change agents impacting their communities and peers
Kenya:... Read more IOM South Africa
Eye on Migration and Health, Issue 7, September 2012
2012,
Periodicals and Newsletters English
IOM South Africa
A bulletin of news and information on IOM Migration and Health activities in East and Southern Africa.
Inside this Issue:
IOM and USAID/PEPFAR launch expanded Ripfumelo II
IOM at the XIX International AIDS Conference
A Day in the Life of a Migrant Female Sex Worker
Southern African countries Join Forces to Elimnate TB in the Mines
IOM South Africa
HIV Awareness Efforts Focus on Key Land Corridor between Mozambique and Malawi
2011,
News/ Article feature English
IOM Mozambique
IOM Mozambique launched a series of radio programmes focusing on HIV prevention along the Nacala transport corridor, one of the major thoroughfares, which links the port of Nacala on the northern Mozambican coast to Blantyre in Malawi.The series – titled “Mukwaha n'Ekumi" meaning "travel safe" in the local language – falls under the UN HIV Joint Programme in Mozambique.This initiative aims to increase awareness of health – especially HIV – amongst mobile populations and host communities along... Read more IOM Mozambique
IOM and USAID Join Forces in HIV Prevention for South African Farm Workers
2009,
News/ Article feature English
IOM Pretoria
A joint initiative by IOM and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is aiming to reduce the HIV vulnerability of farm workers by providing HIV and AIDS prevention and care services.
IOM Pretoria
Promoting the Health of Migrants in Southern Africa
2009,
News/ Article feature English
IOM Southern Africa
How to address the health vulnerabilities of labour migrants and displaced people in Southern Africa will be a key point of discussion during a three-day regional gathering next week (10-12 June) in Tanzania.
IOM Southern Africa
Promoting Hygiene and Sanitation among Zimbabwe's Rural and Displaced People
2009,
News/ Article feature English
IOM Zimbabwe
Nearly 24,000 rural and displaced people in Zimbabwe are expected to get clean water and sanitation facilities through a new project aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality rates from waterborne diseases among rural and displaced populations.
IOM Zimbabwe