This project aims to respond to these migration challenges by i) building the capacity of the Government of Djibouti to more effectively manage its borders, including through measures to counter terrorism in line with the standards and practices recommended by the Working Group on Border Management Relating to Counter-Terrorism, of which IOM is a core entity and ii) mitigating the potential for the spread of infectious diseases associated with the migration flows through Djibouti.

The current project proposes that the PIRS experience, so far acquired in Djibouti, the Horn and other parts of Africa, is enhanced by enabling interconnectivity between the various border posts and Headquarters of the police/immigration. Furthermore, it further strengthens this aspect of Djibouti’s border management by enhancing the skills of the Djiboutian police/immigration staff in passport examination.

The project will: 1) enhance the capacities of coast guards in addressing challenges posed by piracy, smuggling and trafficking of migrants, and rescue at sea; 2) Enhance border and immigration control for safe and orderly travel within and through Djibouti and build the capacities of the government and local authorities, including immigration and border police, through increased training, provision of equipment and improved infrastructure; 3) Provide direct emergency assistance for migrants, including stranded and intercepted migrants and victims of trafficking, returnees and other vulnera

The purpose of this Action is to ensure that the IOM and the Ministry of Health (MoH) health facility at Obock and MoH facility in Yoboki as well as other key infrastructures within the migration hot spots in Djibouti are improved to ensure that they meet the international standards, to save lives of vulnerable populations, and to prevent any potential contamination within the local population, in particular into main cities like Tadjourah, Dikhil and Djibouti City.

The objective of the project is to have a strong surveillance system in order to provide an early and adequate response regarding epidemic-prone diseases in the areas affected by cyclone Sagar.

As of April 1, 2017, the IRCC introduces a new reimbursement scheme for health assessment of Canada-bound refugees as a part of Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), which until now has been providing temporary coverage of health care benefits to refugees in Canada.