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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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Understanding health inequities among transiting migrants within the Middle East and North African (MENA) region through strengthening data systems

2021 Scientific report (Journal) English
Author/s: Ana Requena-Méndez, Kolitha Wickramage, Chiaki Ito, Bouchra Assarag, Mahmoud Hilali, Anna Deal, Sara Arias, Dominik Zenner, Wafa Chemao-Elfihri, Sally Hargreaves, the Migrant Health MENA Working Group

The editorial argues that failure to integrate migration variables within the health information systems in many countries in the MENA region means that, to date, there has been an absence of comprehensive and disaggregated epidemiological data on infectious disease prevalence (including COVID-19), outbreaks, and vaccine coverage, making it difficult to map health disparities and inform evidence-based policy and service delivery.

Psychosocial Support and Dialogue in the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon

2018 Report English
Author/s: Marie-Adele Salem, Alessandra Rossi Ghiglione, Oussama Safa

This publication looked at the relation between psychosocial support, conflict mediation and cultural activities in the context of the Syrian crisis. Developed in collaboration between the IOM Mental Health, Psychosocial Response and Intercultural Communication Section and the Scuola Sant’Anna in Pisa, and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation it contains two editions of the IOM-Lebanese University Master programme in Psychosocial…

Challenges of migrations in the Middle East region. In: Cools, J. (ed) Proceedings and Abstract Book of the 2nd MEGMA Conference on Thalassaemia & other Haemoglobinopathies in Amman, Jordan on 11-12 November 2016 (Vol. 102(s1): 55-58

2017 Workshop/ Conference/ Seminar Presentation English
Author/s: Walid Slim, Galev Aleksandar

IOM’s Migration Health Division (MHD) advocates for equitable access to health care for all migrants and displaced populations globally; MHD will bring to the audience of the scientific program of the MEGMA Conference the following points:

Briefing on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East,
The dynamics, trends and challenges of migration taking place in the context of crisis: including irregular…

Key statistics for IOM activities in the Middle East and North Africa for 2015

2016 Report English
Author/s: IOM MENA

This publication is a supplementary section to the 2015 Middle East and North Africa Annual Report. Within this booklet is a statistical breakdown of beneficiaries of IOM direct assistance programming in 2015, as well as participants of IOM’s activities regionally. It also provides a brief overview

of people tracked as part of IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix, which in 2015 was being implemented Iraq, Sudan and Yemen. In addition to…

The Middle East and North Africa: Annual Report 2014

2015 Report English
Author/s: IOM

In 2014, significant flows of migration to, through and from the Middle East and North Africa continued unabated. Ongoing conflict, economic stagnation, and political turmoil were main drivers of migration, though motives for movement remain complex. Irregular migration especially for vulnerable or under-protected people such as unaccompanied minors, women and sexual minorities – exposed migrants to an array of risks as they attempted to attain physical safety…

Conditions and risks of mixed migration in North East Africa (Study 2)

2015 Report English
Author/s: Michael Collyer, Elisa Pascucci, Bashair Ahmed, Markus Breines, Vanessa Laria

This report focuses on the conditions and risks of migration in Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt. In particular, it focuses on the experiences of people who are on the move. The pattern of migration in this region is complex. No evidence was found to support the idea that large numbers of people are leaving their countries of origin with the intention of reaching Europe. The idea of crossing the Mediterranean to Europe often arose from disappointment at the conditions in…

Assessment of Health Needs and Living Conditions of Migrants in Jordan 2011-2012

2012 Report English
Author/s: IOM Jordan, Jordanian Ministry of Health

Assessment of Health Needs and Living Conditions of Migrants in Jordan 2011–2012 is a cross sectional study conducted by International Organization for Migration IOM Jordan in collaboration with the Jordanian Ministry of Health to provide baseline information about health needs and challenges that affect different migrant groups in Jordan to assist the government and relevant parties to develop policy and strategies to manage migrant’s health. According to the results of…

Assessment on Psychosocial Needs of Iraqis Displaced in Jordan and Lebanon

2008 Report English
Author/s: Guglielmo Schininà

In 2007-2008 IOM, in coordination with UNICEF, a handful of International NGOs, the Jordanian Women Union and the Iraqi Youth League conducted an assessment on the psychosocial needs of Iraqis displaced in Jordan and Lebanon. The assessment included mapping, structured interviews with stakeholders and 200 families, and direct observations through an innovative methodology based on Hertz’s migration paradigms with a non medical focus. The results highlighted the necessity…