HIV response for migrant populations: Gaps and opportunities
In Myanmar, there is a need to develop linguistically and culturally appropriate pre-departure HIV information and prevention programmes, as well as counseling and referral services for returning migrants. Despite funding challenges, HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services for migrant and mobile populations need to be expanded.
Comprehensive gender-based data collection mechanisms to identify infection patterns and risk behaviours are essential to target highly vulnerable migrants and mobile populations in migrant prone areas. Part of this means involving Myanmar in a broader regional strategic information system, including surveillance.