Publications Search
This publications portal is a repository of all IOM migration 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 keyword/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.
Equi-Health Final Report
Author/s: IOM MHD RO Brussels
The Equi-Health project was designed and managed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regional Office Brussels, Migration Health Division (MHD) and co-financed under the 2012 Work Plan, within the Second Programme of Community Action in the Field of Health (2008–2013), by a direct grant awarded to IOM by the European Commission’s Directorate General (DG) for Health and Consumers (DG SANTE), through the Consumers, Health, and Food Executive Agency (CHAFEA…
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Health Policy Brief: Spain
Author/s: Centre for Health Migration, IOM MHD RO Brussels
Commissioned by IOM, RO Brussels, Migration Health Division in the framework of the EQUI-Health project “Fostering health provision for migrants, the Roma, and other vulnerable groups”.
Developed and implemented by C-HM under the overall guidance of IOM MHD RO Brussels.
Equi-Health: Report on the mechanism for data collection
Author/s: IOM MHD RO Brussels
A report on the mechanism for data collection has been developed, including a template for standardized data collection. IOM has convened an Expert Working Group (EWG) from interested MS and experts to discuss the content of the template, referral mechanism, and piloting/implementation possibilities, confidentiality, data protection and data management. This deliverable provides an overview of the discussions of a template/mechanism for standardized data collection, as…
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Health Policy Brief: Italy
Author/s: Centre for Health and Migration, IOM MHD RO Brussels
Commissioned by IOM, RO Brussels, Migration Health Division in the framework of the EQUI-Health project “Fostering health provision for migrants, the Roma, and other vulnerable groups”.
Developed and implemented by C-HM under the overall guidance of IOM MHD RO Brussels.
Health Meditation Models in the EU: Examples of good practice
Author/s: IOM MHD RO Brussels, National Network of Health Mediators (NNHM) in Bulgaria
This document has been elaborated within the framework of IOMs EQUI-HEALTH project, “Fostering health provision for migrants, the Roma and other vulnerable groups”, specifically under the sub-action on Roma Health. The EQUI-HEALTH project is co-financed under the 2012 work plan, within the second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013), by a direct grant awarded to IOM by the European Commission’s DG for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE), through…
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MRS No. 52 - Summary Report on the MIPEX Health Strand and Country Reports
Author/s: David Ingleby, IOM MHD RO Brussels
The Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) Health strand is a questionnaire designed to supplement the existing seven strands of the MIPEX, which in its latest edition (2015) monitors policies affecting migrant integration in 38 different countries. The questionnaire measures the equitability of policies relating to four issues: (A) migrants’ entitlements to health services; (B) accessibility of health services for migrants; (C) responsiveness to migrants’ needs; and (D…
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Health Policy Brief: Belgium
Author/s: Centre for Health and Migration, IOM MHD RO Brussels
Commissioned by IOM, RO Brussels, Migration Health Division in the framework of the EQUI-Health project “Fostering health provision for migrants, the Roma, and other vulnerable groups”.
Developed and implemented by C-HM under the overall guidance of IOM MHD RO Brussels.
MIPEX Health Strand Country Report: Norway
Author/s: IOM MHD RO Brussels
This report was produced within the framework of the IOM’s EQUI-HEALTH project, in collaboration with Cost Action IS1103 ADAPT and the Migrant Policy Group (MPG), with the financial contribution of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health, Food Safety (SANTE), through the Consumers, Health, Agriculture, and Food Executive Agency (CHAFEA) and IOM.
CONTENT:
- Country data
- Migration background
- Health system
- Entitlement to health…
Health Policy Brief: Austria
Author/s: Centre for Health and Migration, IOM MHD RO Brussels
Commissioned by IOM, RO Brussels, Migration Health Division in the framework of the EQUI-Health project “Fostering health provision for migrants, the Roma, and other vulnerable groups”.
Developed and implemented by C-HM under the overall guidance of IOM MHD RO Brussels.
Infographic on costs of exclusion from healthcare
Author/s: Center for Health and Migration, IOM MHD RO Brussels
The poster illustrates the additional costs to the health system that can be incurred when entitlement is limited to emergency care. Such restrictions place people beyond the reach of prevention programmes and obstruct their access to care in the early stages of illness, when treatment tends to be cheaper and more effective. The main argument for improving access to health care for marginalised groups has always been based on human rights and principles of equity. However…
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