L’OMS et IOM Burundi 🇺🇳 ont signé un mémorandum d’entente pour une collaboration dans la mise en œuvre du projet « Renforcement des capacités nationales de prévention, de préparation et de réponse aux épidémies dans une approche #UneSeuleSanté », financé par The Pandemic Fund.

Where our story starts isn’t always our choice, but where it goes is: Toward a world of understanding, opportunity, and shared humanity. youtu.be/A2TQLJ7sIGs?si…

Ministry of Health- Uganda in collaboration with IOM 🇺🇬, has installed digital thermal scanners at Arua Airfield and Suam border post, with support from Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬. The equipment will boost Government of Uganda capacity to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to health threats like #Mpox.

The IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 assesses the physical and mental health status of migrants before their departure to fulfil immigration requirements, safeguarding #PublicHealth in the context of regular migration pathways. Learn more bit.ly/3WHULIm

Yesterday, IOM 🇧🇮 & @WHOBurundi carried out a joint mission to Ngomante PoE in Province Rutana to assess surveillance capacity for vaccine-preventable diseases, following measles cases in the area, supporting efforts to protect mobile populations in cross-border settings. 🙏Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

In 2024, IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 delivered emergency health services, including 6.2 million medical consultations and mental health support to 1.5 million migrants. #HealthyMigrants in #HealthyCommunities

Introducing the IOM primer guide that will help improve migration health data in a range of settings. Quality, timely and reliable disaggregated data is essential to champion the health of migrants. Learn more bit.ly/44vxuMV

IOM and Novo Nordisk Foundation are working together to use AI for faster, more accurate diagnoses of tuberculosis and noncommunicable diseases in East Africa. Smarter screenings mean stronger health systems, so people on the move aren’t left without care. iom.int/ZxE

⚕️ In early 2025, our health teams in the #Rohingya camps, Cox’s Bazar 🇧🇩, saw a rise in Hepatitis-A cases, posing health risk for the #refugees during monsoon.   A rapid assessment links this to gaps in hygiene, sanitation & water systems.   🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4kmAKQF

Crises exacerbate existing health vulnerabilities, disproportionately affecting migrants and displaced populations. IOM's emergency health interventions prioritize rapid response, essential health services and disease prevention. Learn more bit.ly/40GP7Yc

Ministry of Health- Uganda and IOM 🇺🇬are training 1,219 Village Health Teams (VHTs) and 150 health workers in Nakasongola district on stronger response to #Mpox and other public health threats. This is supported by Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬.

IOM actively engaged in #mpox response across several African countries by integrating preparedness and response efforts with other disease outbreaks while implementing activities to strengthen its capacity to address public health threats. Latest Sitrep 👉bit.ly/46AoyZn

Across the Nordics, Somali #diaspora is making meaningful impact in different fields, such as health & education. 🩺📚 Yesterday, our Head of Office, Tobias van Treeck, spoke at the #NordicSomaliConference2025 in Helsinki 🇫🇮 about IOM's diaspora engagement in 🇸🇴 & beyond.

Grateful to Hon. Aden Duale, EGH for the warm welcome and meaningful dialogue. Migration and health are deeply intertwined, and #Kenya’s commitment to inclusive, migrant-responsive health systems sets a strong example for the region. We look forward to deepening our collaboration!

Protecting and promoting the mental health and psychosocial well-being of migrant returnees is an important component of our work. With NEDI-Gambia Official, we held a football game for returnees — a safe space to also discuss mental health needs and develop positive coping mechanisms.

Two women. Two paths torn by war in #Sudan. Reunited by chance in Libya, where survival turned into quiet strength, and hope returned through healthcare and community. 🙏 With thanks to EU Home Affairs 🇪🇺 and other donors. 🔗 Their story: tinyurl.com/3jwf6p4w

As we mark World Humanitarian Day, let us renew our commitment: to act for humanity, to uphold dignity, and to ensure that no one is left behind. Together, we are making a real difference—one person, one family, one community at a time. #ActForHumanity #IOMDRC

Thousands of children cross 🇧🇮’s borders every month, yet 93% have no vaccination documentation. 🙏Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, IOM Burundi 🇺🇳 conducts vaccination campaigns in border communities to reach zero-dose and under-immunized children, improving vaccination services. 👉bit.ly/DTM-PFM

With Japan’s 🇯🇵 support, IOM delivered essential meds & supplies to Dire Dawa Regional Health Bureau. From antibiotics to psychotropic meds, this donation supports physical & mental health for thousands, strengthening the local healthcare system. 💊💙 #HealthForAll