Model gpa objective X working Compendium

Priority 2.3:

Develop toolkits for the assessment and management of global health threats including HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, influenza, emphasizing vulnerable groups, in particular migrant workers
Outputs:

Tools, inventory, framework, mapping of use and types of tools, evaluation, and definition of toolkits
Support:

CC: Jadranka Mustajbegovic, Medical School University of Zagreb, Croatia

WHO/HQ: Evelyn Kortum

2009-2012 Work Plan Number	2.14e New Project
CONTRIBUTING PROJECT Title	PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS AMONG MIGRANT WORKERS
GPA Objective	GPA Objective 2: to protect and promote health at the workplace
Responsible CC or NGO Name	Department for Environmental & Occupational Health Andrija Stampar School of Public Health, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Project leader	Professor Jadranka Mustajbegovic, MD, PhD [e-mail]
Network partners	ASSPH Collaborative WHO Centre for Capacity Building in the Second Generation HIV/AIDS Surveillance, Zagreb, Croatia; [e-mail] Institute of Occupational Health, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia; [e-mail] Institute of Occupational and Radiological Health, Beograd, Serbia; [e-mail]
WHO Regions involved in this CONTRIBUTING project	WHO/Regional/HQ lead: Evelyn Kortum; [e-mail] WHO/EURO Centre for Environment and Health: dr.Rokho Kim, [e-mail] WHO Liaison Officer in Croatia: dr. Antoinette Kaic-Rak, [e-mail]
Country ministries involved in this CONTRIBUTING project	Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Republic of Croatia Dr. Dunja Skoko-Poljak, [e-mail]
External partners for this CONTRIBUTING project	International Organization for Migration (IOM), Zagreb, Croatia; Dr. Nina Greiner, [e-mail]
Summary of the project	Education of health workers in Occupational Medicine, employers’ representatives and workers’ representatives in order to create and execute an efficient preventive HIV programme at the workplace. The education will be implemented by organising workshops for specific groups raising awareness about migration as a risk factor for the infection while fighting against the stigma and discrimination against HIV at the workplace. Education of migrants on HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases with the aim of imparting knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviours as a part of the medical preparation for a migrations abroad or within the home country for longer period.
Target group and/or beneficiaries	Occupational health specialist, safety specialist, migrant workers, employers
Events-opportunities for furthering the project	Recognising regional cooperation, e.g. conferences and workshops is a key issue for HIV/AIDS prevention among migrant workers on national and regional level.
Expected results of this project by 2012 (outcomes)	The project will produce a guidance documents and education materials which include a range of successful initiatives in order to create and execute an efficient preventive HIV programme among migrant workers.
Indicators of achievement (impact)	1. Number of workshops 2. Number of workshop-participators 3. Number of created educational materials 4. Number of migrants reached by research (every two years) on knowledge about HIV/AIDS, attitudes and sexual behaviour
Major Milestones (list up to three dates and milestones)	2009.-2010. Developing toolkit, action plan and regional cooperation network, reaching and education of occupational medicine specialists dealing with migrant workers 2010.-2012. Education of migrant workers by trained occupational health specialists, with the obligation of 4 lectures a year, including distribution of educational materials and individual consultation.
Public health impact	Family doctors/General practitioners need to be involved in the education and cooperation with Occupational Medicine for expanding the existing tracking and evaluation system for preventive activities relating to HIV infection.
Funding source(s)	Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sports; Croatian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; Social partners.
Dissemination	Workshops; Publications; WHO/ILO documents; meetings;

2009-2012 Work Plan Number	2.12f New Project
CONTRIBUTING PROJECT Title Work plan project number (	SWIFT– Sustainable Waste Management Initiative For A Healthier Tomorrow - A Comprehensive, Sustainable Approach Focused On The Determinants Of Social Exclusion, Poverty And Health In The Roma, Ashkali And Egyptians In Belgrade, Serbia
GPA Objective	GPA Objective 2: to protect and promote health at the workplace
Priority Initiative	Priority 2.3:Develop toolkits for the assessment and management of global health threats including HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, influenza, emphasizing vulnerable groups, in particular migrant workers
Responsible CC or NGO Name	WHO Country Office in Serbia
Project leader	Gerry McWeeney ( [e-mail])
Network partners	Institute Of Occupational and Radiological Health “Dr Dragomir Karajović“, Belgrade, Serbia, Dr Martin Popevic ( [e-mail])
WHO Regions involved in this CONTRIBUTING project	WHO Regional Office for Europe –Dr. Rohko Kim ([e-mail])
Country ministries involved in this CONTRIBUTING project	Serbian Ministry of Health, Dr. Elizabet Paunović ([e-mail]) Serbian Ministry of Labour-Occupational Safety and Health Directorate, Vera Božić ([e-mail])
External partners for this CONTRIBUTING project
Summary of the project	Social exclusion and poverty are extensive, well documented for the Roma population in Serbia. Multiple determinants can be identified for health, exclusion and poverty. In order to start addressing these issues, a comprehensive and multifaceted approach is required. Informal recycling of materials from waste represents an important survival strategy for Roma in Belgrade. Adults and children can be seen rummaging through communal waste bins, dumping areas, without protection, exposed to occupational health hazards. This “scavenging” is a large scale operation, occurring throughout Belgrade. Objective of the project is to convert current Roma waste “scavenging” into an effective and safer means of income whilst tackling health and human rights issues. The second objective is to devise and implement policy instruments on workers’ health.
Target group and/or beneficiaries	Roma population Health care workers and policy makers Occupational physicians Social services and educators
Events-opportunities for furthering the project	Meeting with other SEE OH experts at workshops, seminars and congresses etc.
Expected results of this project by 2012 (outcomes)	Health System Health System development and assessments during this and the following BCA period, focusing on: BOHS (particularly vulnerable workers) Hazardous employment ”Direct to Worker” Assessment and report on the Occupational health hazards and injuries suffered by the informal waste collectors Formal training and certification (Probable UK NVQ) and educational awareness building with the informal waste collectors based on the assessment findings and report. SWIFT Recycling Centre – Health and safety Training
Indicators of achievement (impact)	Report of the assessment and occupational health hazards and injuries suffered by the informal waste collectors Formal proposal of occupational health policy, legislation and action plans with the participation of social partners SWIFT Recycling Centre – Health and safety Training
Major Milestones (list up to three dates and milestones)	Assessment and report on the Occupational health hazards and injuries suffered by the informal waste collectors (2009/2010) Formal training and certification of the informal waste collectors based on the assessment findings and report (2010/2011) SWIFT Recycling Centre – Health and safety Training (2011/2012)
Public health impact
Funding source(s)	SWIFT Project (BCA 2008-9 and BCA 2010-11) funded from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Dissemination	Project reports will be disseminated through WHO to related health authorities and stakeholders. Findings will be presented at relevant international/ national conferences and/or meetings. Possible publication in international journal.