SETW 2025 webinar: Good practices for reaching migrants and mobile populations in Europe with screening/testing for HIV, viral hepatitis and STIS, and for ensuring linkage to care.
Time
21 May 2025, 14:00-15:00 (CEST)
Registration (required)
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bz_xaNlBSxqo7sLdVlhAMg
Speakers
• Charlotte Deogan, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
• Dr Valeska Padovese, Genitourinary (GU) Clinic at Mater Dei Hospital in Malta
• Jason Farrell, Stichting Choices Support Center, Netherlands
• Camila Picchio, IS Global, Spain
• Iason Shishniashvili, Equality Movement. Georgia & Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Moderator
Magdalena Ankiersztejn-Bartczak, co-chair of the European Testing Week working group, CEO of Foundation for Social Education, Poland
Background
Migrants continue to face significant barriers to timely diagnosis and care for HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STIs in the EU/EEA. This webinar will highlight key data, practical strategies, and real-world experiences from Spain, Malta, the Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. Experts will share insights on cultural mediation, rights-based care, and reaching vulnerable groups such as asylum seekers and LGBT+ individuals. Join us to explore inclusive, evidence-based approaches to improving health equity and access for all.
Programme
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Time |
Topic |
Speakers/moderator |
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14:00-14:05 |
Welcome and opening |
Cæcilie Bom Kahama, EuroTEST Secretariat |
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Examples of different practical experiences with increasing screening and linkage to care for migrants and mobile populations: |
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14:12-14:19 |
Achieving health equity for migrants and refugees in Spain, Italy, and Greece findings from the VH-COMSAVAC program |
Camila Picchio, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) |
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14:19-14:26 |
Reach-out project-integrated STIs testing into community healthcare for hard-to-reach populations |
Dr Valeska Padovese, Genitourinary (GU) Clinic at Mater Dei Hospital in Malta |
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14:26-14:33 |
Choices4testing |
Jason Farrell, Stichting Choices Support Center, Netherlands |
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14:33-14:40 |
HIV & Migration in Georgia: challenges and successes |
Iason Shishniashvili, Equality Movement. Georgia & Regional Expert Group on Migration and Health for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (TBC) |
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14:40-14:55 |
Q&A from the audience |
Magdalena Ankiersztejn-Bartczak, ETW working group co-chair (M) |
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14:55-15:00 |
Wrap up and closing |
Magdalena Ankiersztejn-Bartczak, ETW working group co-chair (M) |