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Eye on Migration Health, Issue 4, November 2010

A bulletin of news, information and analysis on migration health in Southern Africa.

Content:

  • IOM farm worker study reveals highest HIV prevalence ever reported among a working population in Southern Africa
  • Introducing the partnership on health and mobility in East and Southern Africa
  • Spaces of vulnerability - moving beyond stigmatizing migrants
  • IOM implementing partner clinches second impumelelo innovations awards
  • Keyhold garden help reduce impact of HIV and AIDS in Lesotho's Leribe District 

The Journey - Series of short comics

The comic stories in this publication capture 'slices' in the lives of Mozambican migrant workers, their experiences in South Africa and their lives at home. They are representatives of some, but not all, of the experiences of Mozambican migrant workers in South Africa. It is hoped that these stories will promote greater understanding of the multifacted dynamics of migration, ultimately reducing xenophobia and discriminatory practices.

HIV Integrated Biological and Behavioural Study (IBBS)

This Integrated Biological and Behavioural Study (IBBS) was undertaken in an effort to better understand the vulnerability of migrant farm workers to HIV infection and AIDS in the commercial farming area of Hoedspruit, within the Mopani Health District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study is also intended to provide employers and employees with a more accurate appreciation of the epidemic in their community, and a deeper understanding of the various factors that may exacerbate the risk of HIV infection.

HIV "Hot-Spot" mapping of two transport corridors in Mozambique

IOM commissioned this study to obtain information on the trucking sector, sex work, and HIV through an analysis of social and behavioural patterns at 14 pre-selected sites along the Beira and Tete transport corridors in Mozambique. This study is intended to help government and partners to develop customized HIV prevention, treatment, care and support programmes for communities along the main transport corridors. In addition, the findings will be used in advocacy with key national and regional decision-makers to strengthen interventions in this sector.

Health vulnerabilities of mobile and migrant populations in and around the Port of Durban, South Africa

This report assesses findings of the Durban study commissioned by the IOM with particular reference to the socio-geographical concept of ‘spaces of vulnerability’ amongst stevedores, truck drivers, seafarers and commercial sex workers. The concept refers to the social and economic conditions of existence and the personal circumstances of individuals, which can affect negatively their welfare and behavioural decisions.
 

Health vulnerabilities of mobile and migrant populations in Selected Ports of South Africa - Regional Synthesis Report

This SADC- funded project was a regional project involving primary research conducted at the ports of Beira, Dar es Salaam, Durban and Walvis Bay. This report is a synthesis of the findings of the research from the studies conducted at each port. Those findings are based on research conducted by four teams of researchers. Each team was selected in the country where they were to conduct the research. Their respective research was presented in four different reports. A workshop involving all the teams was conducted after each report had been drafted (in October 2014).