Health profile of adult special immigrant visa holders arriving from Iraq and Afghanistan to the United States, 2009–2017: A cross-sectional analysis

Abstract

Background
Between 2,000 and 19,000 Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders (SIVH) from Iraq and Afghanistan resettle in the United States annually. Despite the increase in SIV admissions to the US over recent years, little is known about the health conditions in SIV populations. We assessed the burden of select communicable and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in SIV adults to guide recommendations to clinicians in the US.

Health profile of pediatric Special Immigrant Visa holders arriving from Iraq and Afghanistan to the United States, 2009–2017: A cross-sectional analysis

Abstract

Background
The United States has admitted over 80,000 Special Immigrant Visa holders (SIVH), which include children. Despite the increase in the proportion of SIVH admissions to the US over recent years, little is known about health conditions in SIV children. We report the frequency of selected diseases identified overseas and assess differences in selected conditions between SIV children from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Tools to implement the WHO End TB Strategy: Addressing common challenges in high and low endemic countries

Aim
The purpose of this viewpoint is to summarize the advantages and constraints of the tools and strategies available for reducing the annual incidence of TB by implementing the WHO End TB Strategy and the linked WHO TB Elimination Framework with special reference to Oman.

Methods
The case-study was built based on the presentations and discussions at an international workshop on TB elimination in low incidence countries organized by the Ministry of Health, Oman from the 5th to the 7th September 2019, and supported by the WHO and ESCMID.

Migrant Protection and Assistance in Jordan: Promoting Mental Health

The main objective of the project is to contribute to the improvement of mental health support services provision in relation to migrant protection and assistance in Jordan. The project will seek to achieve its objective through an overriding goal of ensuring mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) is mainstreamed in migrant protection and assistance with a focus on VoTs and other persons of concern (PoC). This will be actualized within the project by providing training to various stakeholders in counter-trafficking (CT) and MHPSS.

Provision of Lifesaving Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Supplies to Flood Affected Communities within Areas at Risk of Waterborne Disease Outbreaks in Sudan

Through the SHF Reserve Allocation IOM will provide critical WASH support to communities and reduce the risks of exposure to water-borne diseases in the affected and vulnerable areas by: (1) reconstructing damaged latrines, (2) purchasing WASH supplies that will support (a) chlorination of the existing improved water sources, (b) treatment and safe storage of water at household level, and (3) supporting the promotion of safer hygiene practices through the distribution of female hygiene kits, soap, jerry cans, and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.

Providing Emergency Water Sanitation and Hygiene Assistance to Vulnerable Crisis Affected Populations to Reduce Malnutrition and Health Risks

The project will operationalize its interventions through the following outputs: Output 1: 27,550 vulnerable community members have equitable and adequate access to a water supply. Output 2: 2,400 vulnerable community members have equitable access to improved, sex-segregated and child-friendly excreta disposal facilities. Output 3: 23,500 vulnerable community members are reached with hygiene and garbage collection campaigns and sensitization activities.

Multisector Assistance for Displaced and Vulnerable Communities in Abyei (PCA)

The aim of this project is to directly assist displaced persons and vulnerable communities in northern Abyei by increasing access to quality health services by supporting five existing health facilities and by running two mobile clinics across the most remote areas in northern Abyei where no other health services are available. Medicines, drugs, and equipment will be provided to the clinics, in coordination with the local authorities and the MoH to ensure the operability of the facilities.

Supporting Localised Strategies for Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Referral

The objective of this project is to contribute to the improved well being of people by raising awareness on psychosocial well being and suicide risks and referral through the provision of training and tools to community leaders. In response, IOM will equip communities living in the camp and out of camp settings with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent suicide through increased awareness of psychosocial well-being suicide risks and referral pathways.