People from other countries may be reluctant to present for testing or to report contacts that hold an irregular documentation status for fear of arrest. We need a blanket amnesty to ensure that all in South Africa feel safe to participate in testing and for effective contact tracing.
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Just Research? (Un)Seeing Politics in a Complex World
Some reflections on Sophie Harman's excellent new book - Seeing Politics.
#migranthealth & public engagement
I've put a storify together in the hope to consolidate the discussions going on relating to #migranthealth at the 2nd Global Consultation currently underway in Colombo, Sri Lanka. However, as we start Day 2, #migranthealth isn't trending. It seems only a few of us are engaging and trying to reach out via social media. And I'm… Continue reading #migranthealth & public engagement
(re)Setting the global migration and health agenda
Governments are faced with the challenge of integrating the health needs of migrants into national plans, policies and strategies across sectors, responding to the call to ‘leave no one behind’ and achieve Universal Health Coverage, stated by the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Coordinated efforts are needed to ensure that migrant health is addressed without discrimination… Continue reading (re)Setting the global migration and health agenda