Migration is an increasing global public health priority associated with considerable health
impacts. Migrant and ethnic minorities experience a range of diverse health needs influenced
by their legal and socio-economic situation, which may challenge health systems, policies and
practices in receiving countries.
The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) and the Centre for Migration and Intercultural Studies
(CeMIS) of the University of Antwerp jointly organise an interdisciplinary seminar for academia, service providers, and policy-makers to reflect on current research gaps, future research needs, priorities and obstacles. The aim of the seminar is to bring in your perspective and reflect on future research initiatives.
Programme
13:30 - 14:00 |
Registration |
14:00 – 14:15 |
Lived experience by a recently arrived newcomer in Belgium |
14:15 – 14:45 |
A critical overview on the organisation of healthcare for migrants, health policies and related research in Belgium |
14:45 – 15:15 |
Research on HIV risks and vulnerability linked to mobility among sub-Saharan African migrants living in Europe |
15:15 – 15:45 |
Coffee break |
15:45 – 16:00 |
Lived experience by a recently arrived newcomer in Belgium |
16:00 – 16:30 |
Barriers to HIV-care for undocumented migrants? |
16:30 – 17:15 |
Panel-discussion with experts and audience Dr Lore Van Praag, Universiteit Antwerpen – CeMIS (Centrum voor migratie en interculturele studies) |
17:15 - 18:00 |
Closing reception |
This exploratory seminar is a starting point for more exchange, networking and follow-up on selected migration-related themes, such as mental health, poverty and social exclusion.
Registration | Registration closed
Date | 23 April 2019 14:00 – 17:00pm
Venue | Aula Janssens, Campus Rochus, Sint-Rochusstraat 43, 2000 Antwerpen