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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.
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Promoting better management of migration in Nigeria: Mapping of Nigerian health and education professionals in South Africa
Author/s: William Muhwava, Patrick Chiroro
Health vulnerabilities of mobile and migrant populations in and around the Port of Durban, South Africa
Author/s: IOM South Africa
Eye on Migration and Health, Jan-Jun 2013
Author/s: 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…
Health vulnerabilities study of mixed migration flows from the East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region to Southern Africa
Author/s: IOM Regional Office South Africa
Intensifying Action to Address HIV and Tuberculosis in Mozambique's Cross-Border Mining Sector
Author/s: Katy Barwise, Andrew Lind, Rod Bennett, and Emilia Martins
Abstract
The southern provinces of Mozambique have some of the world's highest recorded levels of HIV and tuberculosis (TB). They are also characterized by high levels of cross-border migration, particularly to mines in South Africa. Through the Declaration on Tuberculosis in the Mining Sector in August 2012, heads of state of the Southern African Development Community showed an increased commitment to addressing TB and HIV among migrant mine workers, but there is much left to…
Partnership on Health and Mobility in the Mining Sector of Southern Africa
Author/s: IOM South Africa
This is an information Sheet on a project aimed at addressing heath vulnerabilities of migrant mine workers, their families and affected communities in Southern Africa. The EUR 4.9 million project – Partnership on Health and Mobility in the Mining Sector of Southern Africa – will be funded by the Minister of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation of the Netherlands and will run through December 2015.
The project directly responds to the…
Read moreKey Populations, Key Solutions – A Gap Analysis and Recommendations for Key Populations and HIV in SA
Author/s: IOM South Africa
Healthy Migrants in Healthy Communities: IOM Health Promotion Strategy for East and Southern Africa, 2012–2017
Author/s: IOM South Africa
IOM Health Promotion Strategy for East and Southern Africa 2012-2017 sets out the organisation’s response in the two regions leading towards healthy migrants in healthy communities. Over the next 5 years, IOM will assist and work with partners and governments to implement the four strategic responses as described in this Strategy. This Strategy offers an opportunity for IOM to strengthen its intervention in order to demonstrate increased impact, to harmonise programmes,…
Read moreDeterminants of HIV in key hotspots on the Southern transport corridor: Maputo to Swaziland
Author/s: Kerry Selvester, Delmira Cambaco, Victor Ble, Alfred Mndzebele
This study aims to explore the key determinants of HIV along Mozambique's southern transport corridor, which runs between Mozambique and Swaziland.
Content:
- Executive summary
- Introduction
- …
Risks and vulnerability to HIV: Analysis of key determinants of the Nacala Transport Corridor
Author/s: Kerry Selvester, Delmira Cambaco, Victor Bie
ANSA carried out this in-depth qualitative study in 2011 on the Nacala transport corridor in northern Mozambique, to determine the risks and vulnerabilities to HIV of migrants and host communities along the corridor. The study concentrated on areas of significant economic activity, where truck and public transport drivers spend long periods of time and where amenities, such as bars, guesthouses and restaurants have been established to serve increasing numbers of mobile…
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