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.

Migration Health 2020 Impact Overview
Author/s: IOM
This report is an annual overview of activities led and implemented by the Migration Health Division of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2020, in partnership with Member States, United Nations agencies and other partners in the international community, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, meet the operational challenges and advance understanding of migration health, encourage socioeconomic development through migration, and work towards ensuring respect of the human…
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RO Vienna MHD Annual Newsletter 2018
Author/s: IOM RO South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Overall consolidated report of the migration health activities in the IOM South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asian (SEEECA) region in 2018. The report covers the activities of country missions and the regional office on Health Promotion and Assistance for Migrants (H2/MA) and Migration Health Assistance for Crisis-Affected Populations (H3/MP) programme.
Content:
Spotlight: MHD SEECA at Global Events
- Global Conference on Primary…

Migration Health Research Bulletin, Issue No. 12
Author/s: IOM
Three journal articles are featured, namely: (1) a bibliometric analysis of migration health research in peer-reviewed publications from 2000 to 2016; (2) the role of research in supporting evidence-informed health responses related to migration; and (3) assessment of the health impact of medical examination of US-bound refugees. Poster presentations presented at the North American Refugee Health Conference and at the 22nd International AIDS Conference are also included.

Chapter 2 - Migration and migrants: A global overview. In: World Migration Report 2018
Author/s: IOM
This chapter provides an overview of global data and trends on international migrants and international migration. It also provides a discussion of particular migrant groups – namely migrant workers, refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs – as well as of remittances. In addition, the chapter highlights the growing body of IOM programmatic and other data, particularly on missing migrants, assisted voluntary returns and reintegration, migrant health, resettlement,…

Migration Health Research Bulletin, Issue No. 6
Author/s: IOM
A book launched last July on the analysis of migration and health-related laws, policies and legal frameworks that impact access to health and malaria services in the Greater Mekong Subregion is profiled. Three articles are presented; the first from IOM Thailand on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients from the Thailand-Myanmar border; the second from IOM Russia on pre-entry health assessment among labour migrants in the CIS; and lastly, from IOM Belgium on health-related aspects in the…
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Potential benefits of pre-entry health assessment among labor migrants in the CIS context
Author/s: Boris Sergeyev, Igor Kazanets
This paper introduces disease screening for tuberculosis among labor migrants reporting that conducting pre-departure health assessments is associated with earlier detection of tuberculosis, resulting in a shorter period of infectiousness and hospitalization and significant savings in health budget.
- Purpose: Influx of labor migrants into Russia makes it necessary to put TB prevention measures in place, both inside and outside of Russian…

Summary of IOM Statistics 2011–2015
Author/s: IOM GMDAC
This summary provides an overview of IOM’s activities through key statistics produced by the Organization, as an update to the overview contained in the World Migration Report 2011, where statistics for the period 2001–2010 were reported. The document is based on contributions from the various IOM divisions and present statistics covering the period January 2011–December 2015 available. The summary also provides a comparison (where possible) of IOM’s statistics in…
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Migration Health – Annual Review 2015
Author/s: IOM
This report illustrates IOM’s health activities in 2015 and presents key achievements in the three main migration health programme areas: (a) migration health assessments and travel health assistance; (b) health promotion and assistance for migrants; and (c) migration health assistance for crisis-affected populations. The report also highlights emerging themes in migration and health – work on advancing the unfinished agenda of migrant health for the benefit of all; and…
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The Middle East and North Africa: Annual Report 2014
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…

Health Vulnerabilities of Migrants from Pakistan: Baseline Assessment
Author/s: Asm Amanullah, Asif Noman
This study among Pakistani migrants is part of the IOM project “Strengthening Government’s Capacity of Selected South Asian Countries to Address the Health of Migrants through a Multi-sector Approach”. It is implemented in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. The three objectives of the project were: 1. To conduct an in-depth assessment among the three South Asian countries to assess health vulnerabilities of migrants, including their access to health and other social services…
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